15 Second Conditional Sentences, If Clauses Type 2
Conditional statements that show a condition and the possible outcome in addition to this condition tell us that the actions that are expected to occur are dependent on a condition. Conditionals Type 2 statements refer to things that don’t happen, or even that is unlikely to happen. In other words, the condition you have stated in these sentences does not express the real situations, it refers to the situations you imagine at that moment. Although the verb used in the main sentence is the verb used in the past tense, Conditional Type 2 sentences are used when talking about the present tense or the present moment.
1.If I came to the party, they would have a lot of fun.
2.If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
3.We could have picked you up from there if you had given early notice.
4.They could take a vacation if their boss had given it a day off.
5.I could have come with you if you had told me yesterday.
6.If you were clever, you would understand what I meant.
7.If she were cooking, I would help her.
8.If he could come here, they would show him something that you would like.
9.If I had to attend to the meeting, I would miss the plane.
10.If she should join us (were to join us), She wouldn’t be bored.
11.If I were you, I would talk openly with him.
12.If I understood what the teacher said, I could tell you.
13.If we had more money, we would have a much better job.
14.If you had called her two hours ago, she could have waited for you.
15.If you cared about him, you wouldn’t let him get upset.
