XI; type 2

 

Conditional sentence type 2

Second conditional sentencesis a type of conditional sentence used when the result or consequence has little hope of being realized even though it is unlikely.  So it can be said that this second type of conditional sentence does not necessarily happen but it can also become a reality.  In this sentence form

the formula used is if + simple past / were, would / could / might + bare infinitive.  

The use of would / could / might serves to explain how big a condition will be.  Example 

• If I inherited a billion dollars, I would travel to the moon.
• If I owned a zoo, I might let people interact with the animals more.
• If I were you, I would continue my study.
• If I had time, I would go with you.
• If she met her mother, she would be very happy.
• If it rained tomorrow, I would sleep all day.
• If I were you, I’d tell him the truth.