When to Use The Second Conditional
-We use the second conditional to talk about hypothetical or imaginary situations.
Example:
If I had wings, I would fly.
How to form the Second Conditional sentence
Form - [If + subject + Past Simple ] + [subject + would + verb (base form)]
Example:
If I had a million dollars, I would go for a long vacation.
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Second Conditional Grammar Story : The Wishful Traveller
Sophie worked at a little bakery in Willow Town, a place where nothing exciting ever happened.
Every morning, she prepared fresh bread and pastries, but her mind often wandered far from the bakery.
She dreamed of travelling the world,
seeing famous landmarks, and meeting new people.
One quiet afternoon, while cleaning the attic above the bakery, Sophie found an old, dusty globe.
It looked ordinary at first, but when she gave it a spin, something magical happened.
The globe shimmered, and Sophie heard a voice:"Where would you like to go? Spin the globe, and you’ll see what your life could be."
Sophie’s eyes sparkled. She spun the globe, and her finger landed on France.
Suddenly, she found herself standing in front of the Eiffel Tower.
A charming café appeared nearby.
"If I lived in France," Sophie said, "I would drink coffee by the Eiffel Tower every morning."
The globe shimmered again. This time, Sophie was transported to Japan, surrounded by cherry blossoms.
She saw herself wearing a beautiful kimono and eating sushi at a traditional restaurant.
"If I were in Japan," she whispered, "I would try fresh sushi every day."
Next, Sophie landed in Egypt. She stood before the mighty pyramids and imagined herself riding a camel across the desert.
"If I lived in Egypt, I would explore the pyramids and learn ancient history," Sophie said.
The globe spun faster and faster, taking her to other magical destinations: Italy, where she made pizza; Australia, where she swam with dolphins; and Brazil, where she danced in a lively carnival.
Suddenly, the globe stopped, and Sophie was back in the attic. She looked at the globe and smiled."If I want to make my dreams real," she thought, "I need to start saving now."
From that day on, Sophie saved part of her earnings and began learning about the places she had visited through the magical globe.
Her adventures weren’t just wishes anymore—they were her goals.
QUIZ - Second Conditional : "Where Would You Go?"
Instructions: Complete the sentences, choose the correct answer, or write your own answers for the open-ended questions.
Part 1: Fill in the Blanks
1) If I ______ (live) in Italy, I ______ (try) gelato every day.
2) If Sophie ______ (be) in Japan, she ______ (wear) a kimono.
3) If I ______ (visit) Egypt, I ______ (explore) the pyramids.
4) If Sophie ______ (travel) to Brazil, she ______ (dance) in the carnival.
Part 2: Multiple Choice
1) If I ______ in Australia, I would swim with dolphins.
(a) live (b) lived (c) am living
2) If Sophie were in France, she would:
(a) climb the Eiffel Tower (b)drink coffee (c) at a café
3) What would Sophie do if she were in Japan?
(a) eat sushi (b)make pizza (c) ride a camel
Part 3: True or False
1) If Sophie were in Brazil, she would visit cherry blossoms. ______
2) If I lived in Italy, I would make pizza. ______
3) If Sophie were in Egypt, she would ride a camel. ______
Part 4: Open-Ended Questions
1) If you could visit any country, where would you go?
2) What would you do if you were in France?
3) If you lived in Japan, what traditional food would you try?
We hope you've enjoyed practising the Second Conditional grammar through this magical story.
Thank you for reading & Happy Learning!
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