kantongajaibdoraemon: Second Conditional Sentences

Second Conditional Sentences

Form if + Simple Past, main clause with Conditional I (= would + Infinitive) Example: If I found her address, I would send her an invitation. The main clause can also be at the beginning of the sentence. In this case, don't use a comma. Example: I would send her an invitation if I found her address. Note: Main clause and / or if clause might be negative. See Simple Past und Conditional I on how to form negative sentences. Example: If I had a lot of money, I wouldn’t stay here. Were instead of Was In IF Clauses Type II, we usually use ‚were‘ – even if the pronoun is I, he, she or it –. Example: If I were you, I would not do this. Use Conditional Sentences Type II refer to situations in the present. An action could happen if the present situation were different. I don't really expect the situation to change, however. I just imagine „what would happen if …“ Example: If I found her address, I would send her an invitation. I would like to send an invitation to a friend. I have looked everywhere for her address, but I cannot find it. So now I think it is rather unlikely that I will eventually find her address. Example: If John had the money, he would buy a Ferrari. I know John very well and I know that he doesn't have much money, but he loves Ferraris. He would like to own a Ferrari (in his dreams). But I think it is very unlikely that he will have the money to buy one in the near future. 1. If farmers in developing countries were given a decent price for their produce ...
they would be able to build a better future for their family, community and country.
they will be able to build a better future for their family, community and country.
Answer is "A"

2.If Belgium won the European Soccer Championship in the year 2000 ...
the world will be amazed.
the world would be amazed.
Answer is "B"

3. Consumers would be much better off if ...
accurate product information would be printed on the packaging.
accurate product information were printed on the packaging.
Answer is "B"

4. The children would be in a much better shape if they ...
would take my bike to go to school.
took my bike to go to school.
Answer is "A"

5. If I had a lot of money I ...
bought myself a flashy MGf.
would buy myself a flashy MGf.
Answer is "B"

6. Helen would be very upset if ...
she knows about John's past.
she knew about John's past.
Answer is "B"