Second conditional worksheet for class 8

The second conditional is used to talk about imaginary or hypothetical situations.

In the second conditional, we use a simple past tense in the if-clause and would / could / might + infinitive in the main clause.

Complete the following sentences using a second conditional verb form.

1. If I were the President, …………………

2. If I won this award, …………………….

3. If you drove a little faster, ………………………

4. If she were more confident, ………………………

5. If I were rich, ……………………..

6. If I had enough money, …………………………

7. If I had a spare pen, …………………..

8. If she recognized him, ……………………….

9. If the boss arrived now, ……………………..

10. If you asked more politely, …………………….

Answers

1. If I were the President, I would abolish taxes.

2. If I won this award, I would dedicate it to my countrymen.

3. If you drove a little faster, you could overtake them.

4. If she were more confident, she could clinch the deal.

5. If I were rich, I would give away half of my wealth.

6. If I had enough money, I would buy a bigger car.

7. If I had a spare pen, I would lend it to you.

8. If she recognized him, she would stop and say Hi.

9. If the boss arrived now, we would be in real trouble.

10. If you asked more politely, I would buy you a drink.