Focus 2 SE U6.2 2nd conditional 1

The Second Conditional refers to

• hypothetical situations.

• real situations.

[2nd conditional]

In the if clause you use

• the Past Simple.

• the Present Simple.

• will + infinitive

• would + infinitive

[2nd conditional]

In the main/result clause you use

• will or won’t + infinitive.

• would or wouldn’t + infinitive.

• Present Simple

• Past Simple

After I, he, she and it you can use

• either was or were.

• only was.

If I [work] in an office, I [wear] a suit.

• worked - 'd wear

• worked - wear

• 'd work - wore

• work - 'd wear

If I weren’t a model, I would never go on a diet.

• I am a model and I go on a diet.

• I was a model and I went on a diet.

• I am not a model and I don't go on a diet.

• I wasn't a model and I didn't go on a diet.

If I [have] a good job, I [be] happier.

• had - would be

• had - will be

• have - would be

If Sarah didn’t earn enough money, she wouldn’t travel abroad.

• She earns enough money and she travels abroad.

• She earned enough money and she traveled abroad.

• She doesn't earn enough money and she doesn't travel abroad.

• She didn't earn enough money and she didn't travel abroad.

We have to work outdoors because we are builders.

• If we weren't builders, we wouldn't have to work outdoors.

• If we weren't builders, we didn't have to work outdoors.

• If we were builders, we would have to work outdoors.

• If we were builders, we wouldn't have to work outdoors.

Susan doesn't have a boss because she is self-employed.

• If Susan weren't self-employed, she would have a boss.

• If Susan were self-employed, she wouldn't have a boss.

• If Susan weren't self-employed, she wouldn't have a boss.

• If Susan were self-employed, she would have a boss.