exercise 1: fill in the blanks
If + S + v2/ed, S + Could/Would/Should/ might + Vo
S + Could/Would/Should/ might + Vo If + S + v2/ed
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
- if I (have) __________ a million dollars, I (travel) __________ around the world.
- she (be) __________ happier if she (get) __________ that job.
- if we (live) __________ in a bigger house, we (invite) _________ more friends over.
- they (not / worry) __________ if they (know) __________ the truth.
- if he (study) __________ harder, he (pass) __________ the exam.
Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences
Rewrite the following sentences using the second conditional.
- I don’t have a car, so I can’t drive to work.
- she doesn’t like cold weather, so she doesn’t move to Canada.
- they are not wealthy, so they can’t afford a vacation.
- he is not a good cook, so he doesn’t prepare dinner.
- I don’t speak French, so I can’t communicate in Paris.
Exercise 3: Choose the correct option
Select the correct answer for each sentence.
- if I (were / am) __________ you, I (would take / took) __________ that job.
- she (would travel / travels) __________ more if she (had / has) __________ more free time.
- if they (know / knew) __________ the answer, they (would help / helped) __________ us.
- we (would go / went) __________ to the beach if it (was / were) __________ sunny.
- if he (had / has) __________ a chance, he (would try / tries) __________ to win the lottery.
Exercise 4: Create your own sentences
Using the second conditional, create sentences based on the following prompts:
- if you had a pet, what would it be?
- if you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- if you were famous, what would you want to be known for?
- if you had superpowers, what would you choose?
- if you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be?
Exercise 5: Fill in the blanks
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
- if I (know) __________ his address, I (send) __________ him a letter.
- she (not / worry) __________ about the exam if she (study) __________ harder.
- if we (have) __________ more time, we (visit) __________ our grandparents.
- he (not / feel) __________ so tired if he (sleep) __________ earlier.
- if they (see) __________ a movie, they (choose) __________ a comedy.
Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences
Rewrite the following sentences using the second conditional.
- I don’t eat meat, so I don’t go to that restaurant.
- she is not an artist, so she doesn’t display her work in galleries.
- they don’t have a garden, so they can’t grow vegetables.
- he doesn’t play the piano, so he can’t perform at the concert.
- I don’t ride a bike, so I can’t join the cycling group.
Exercise 7: Choose the correct option
Select the correct answer for each sentence.
- if I (were / was) __________ a teacher, I (would teach / teach) __________ math.
- she (would like / likes) __________ to travel if she (could / can) __________ afford it.
- if they (had / have) __________ more money, they (would buy / buy) __________ a bigger house.
- we (would enjoy / enjoy) __________ the party if we (were / are) __________ invited.
- if he (knew / knows) __________ the truth, he (would tell / tells) __________ us.
Exercise 8: Create your own sentences
Using the second conditional, create sentences based on the following prompts:
- if you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?
- if you had the opportunity to learn a new skill, what would it be?
- if you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose?
- if you found a treasure, what would you do with it?
- if you had a chance to meet a celebrity, who would you want to meet?
