Type 2 Conditional | Second Conditional

In Type 2 conditional, we use a simple past tense in the if-clause and would / could / might + infinitive in the main clause. Type 2 conditional is also called Second conditional.

Type 2 conditional is used to talk about unreal, imaginary or impossible situations. Note that although we use past tenses in type 2 conditional sentences, they refer to present and future situations.

• If I knew about his problems, I would help him.
• If she learnt her lessons, she could score better marks.
• If I were you, I would not buy that used car.
• If you worked harder, you could finish the job on time.

Type 2 Conditional Clauses Worksheet

Make Type 2 conditional sentences.

1. If you ……………………….. carelessly, you would have an accident. (drive)
2. If I made a mistake, I ……………………………. (apologize)
3. If you ……………………….. hungry, I could make you a sandwich. (be)
4. If you …………………………. a little louder, we could all hear you. (speak)
5. If she ……………………….. more politely, I would help. (ask)
6. If you ………………………., dad wouldn’t get angry. (not lie)
7. If she …………………. in the share market, she would be richer now. (invest)
8. If you ……………………. to my advice, you would not be in trouble. (listen)
9. Is she promptly consulted a doctor, her health …………………………. (not deteriorate)
10. If I ……………………….. money, I could buy a bigger car. (have)
11. If you did your homework, the teacher ……………………….. (punish) you.
12. Plants would die if they ……………………….. water and sunlight. (not get)
13. If you …………………….. the train, you would not get stuck in traffic. (take)
14. If you …………………… the wire, you would get a shock. (touch)
15. If you ……………………. lots of fruits and vegetables, you would be healthier. (eat)

Answers

1. If you drove carelessly, you would have an accident. (drive)
2. If I made a mistake, I would apologise.
3. If you were hungry, I could make you a sandwich.
4. If you spoke a little louder, we could all hear you.
5. If she asked more politely, I would help.
6. If you did not lie, dad wouldn’t get angry.
7. If she invested in the share market, she would be richer now.
8. If you listened to my advice, you would not be in trouble.
9. Is she promptly consulted a doctor, her health would not deteriorate.
10. If I had money, I could buy a bigger car.
11. If you did your homework, the teacher would not punish you.
12. Plants would die if they did not get water and sunlight.
13. If you took the train, you would not get stuck in traffic.
14. If you touched the wire, you would get a shock.
15. If you ate lots of fruits and vegetables, you would be healthier.

See Also:

• Type 2 conditional uses
• Type 2 conditional alternate forms