The form used to expresses the idea that something was an old habit that stopped in the past. Pdf created with pdffactory pro trial version title. Jan 08, 2018 this post will look at how this muchanticipated feature has been adopted in swifts standard library, and how it affects you and your code. Test your understanding of zero, first and second conditionals. Once they have all completed this task, place the flashcards face down on the table. Explanations and examples along with tests and exercises online to learn everything about conditionals in english. Complete the following sentences using appropriate second conditional forms of the verbs given in the brackets. Put the verbs into the right tense so as to form the second conditional. Esl library english lesson plans, english flashcards.
If i were rich, i could make my fantasies come true. A downloadable esl board game for communicative practice of first and second conditionals. Fun activities for the 2nd conditional my elt rambles. Go to this sample lesson from grammar practice worksheets to get a feel for the lessons in this section. First and second conditionals exercise 1 put the verb. Conditional exercise first second third conditionals. Keep reading to download this lesson on the conditional tense in pdf format with exercises. Conditional board game language point first and second conditionals. Jan 27, 20 the second conditional is used to talk about unreal situations and their imaginary results.
Mixed types put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses. If x were a building, she would be a library, because she loves to read. You can study this guide to the first or second conditional for more information on making the proper choice between these two forms. In their groups, the students read and complete each conditional sentence with an if clause or main clause as indicated. In this free second conditional worksheet, students complete conditional sentences by guessing information about a classmate. Unreal conditionals when an unreal conditional clause contains the verb if be, use were for all subjects. First and second conditional lingua house innovation in learning tm a a a a english grammar 4 practice 3 look at the situations below. The most confusing thing about the second conditional is that we use the past tense in the if clause, even though were referring to the present. Second conditional exercise 1 perfect english grammar.
In these sentences, the time is now or always and the situation is real and possible. Second conditional if you werent so stubborn, we wouldnt have so many. Conditional sentences second condition verb tenses in. Universal truths any time likely first conditional if it rains, i will stay in. Give each group of three a copy of the uncut worksheet. In todays free english grammar lesson i will teach you how to use the conditional in english. Welcome to the zero conditional section of busy teacher. Zero conditional first conditional second conditional third conditional mixed conditionals. The most noticeable benefit of conditional conformance is the ability for types that store other types, like array or optional, to conform to the equatable protocol. The above downloadable printable is a great resource for high school and adults at preintermediate a2 and intermediate b1 level. This form is commonly used in past real conditional sentences to emphasize that something was a habit. This worksheet contains three exercises in the first, pupils fill in the gaps with type 1 conditional sentences, in the second they fi.
When the students have finished, they put all the cards together, shuffle them and place them face down in a pile on the desk. The second condtional expresses unreal situations in the present or future. Divide the students into pairs a and b and give each student a corresponding worksheet. The second conditional, too, is used to refer to the present or the future. Fill each space with the correct form of the verbs to make either first or second conditionals. If one of my fantasies could come true, id ask for world peace. If i gave up smoking, i would feel much better i would feel. We recommend updating yours to the latest version for the best experience. You can ask followup questions each time to develop fluency. Conditional sentences second condition verb tenses in second conditional sentences complete the following sentences using the correct form of the verb provided. This exercise focuses on the difference between first conditional and second conditional sentences. Real conditionals can also be formed with the present continuous in the clause. Continue around the circle, with each new student 312.
Students learn and practice the second conditional through writing and speaking activities. Activity students ask and answer questions using the first and second conditionals in order to move along the board and reach the end. You could conduct the whole lesson or incorporate parts of it into a lesson plan of your own. There are three main kinds of conditional sentences, usually called first, second, and third conditional or type 1, type 2, and type 3 conditionals. Read the conditional sentences below and answer the questions that follow each one. Exercise 4 you are going to give the students the first clause of one second conditional sentence. Where possible, try to use other modal verbs instead of will or would, for example can, could, might, may. Second conditional 19 4 5 write the sentences in the second conditional. This ws contains grammar rules form and usage and a gapfilling exercise on each conditional. This lesson includes a sentence matchup task that will get students moving and a cultural activity on superstitions. If we had a mansion in the country, we d go there every weekend. L sson plan iv conditionals first and second conditional. February 11, 20 we have already learned that the second conditional form is used to talk about unreal or imaginary situations.
English esl conditionals worksheets most downloaded 738. Esl library may not function properly in older browsers. The second conditional the second conditional refers to an unreal or very unlikely situation in the present time. The second conditional describes an imaginary, impossible or unlikely situation in the present or future. Students learn and practice the first conditional through writing and speaking activities.
However, it suggests that the situation is less probable, improbable or imaginary. Second and third conditionals unreal conditionals test. This is a comprehensive fifty minute lesson plan on the second conditional. At times it might be difficult to make the choice between the first and second real or unreal conditional form. It actually has all the instructions and materials for an activity designed to help. The second 2nd conditional is the present hypothetical conditional. If you are taking this quiz at the start of our conditionals work, you may use your notes. I must admit, said alex, i sometimes use the companys phone for private calls and i often steal office stationery from. Jun 06, 2016 the second conditional describes an imaginary, impossible or unlikely situation in the present or future. Use the second conditional when you want to imagine that the present, right now, is different than it. Definition of second conditional 2nd conditional from our glossary of english linguistic and grammatical terms containing explanations and crossreferences to other relevant english grammar terms. Choose the correct verb tense in each of the following sentences. This worksheet is one of the 48 available on this page. Nov 01, 2014 learn all about the second conditional used to talk about hypothetical situations.
Decide if they are impossiblehypothetical or possible and form a conditional sentence for each one. First conditional 1 match 16 with af to form complete sentences. For those teachers who have recently had to make the switch to online teaching due to the covid. Third conditional if we hadnt had an argument, we wouldnt have been late. Second conditional pdf exercises english grammar pdf. It is a useful material for teaching conditionals in english, and is useful for working on your class speaking skills. Ifexamples i really had a million dollars, id buy a great big house and a new car, and then id travel around the world. The second conditional is used to talk if you were ready, we. The students use their own ideas to complete each second conditional question by writing the second half of the question. If we were in london today, we would be able to go to the concert in hyde park. Second conditional class discussion imagine directions. May 27, 2015 after having shared with you my fun activities for the first conditional, i thought it was about time to move on to what is traditionally known as the 2nd conditional and suggest a few fun activities which practice the 2nd conditional. Commonly, the ifclause is in the present simple, the past simple and the past perfect for first, second and third conditional respectively, while.
We are thinking about a particular condition in the future, and the result of this condition. We love making resources that make your teaching life a whole lot easier. First, lets have a look at the form keep in mind that there are many other forms not mentioned here. Conditional sentences second condition verb tenses in second conditional sentences directions. Second conditional reading grammar readings this second conditional reading gives you a chance to practice your reading comprehension skills while you see examples of the second conditional. The second conditional is used to talk about impossible situations. According to the weather forecast there is a chance of snow tomorrow. First and second conditional exercise 2 go british. Complete the chart below by asking your classmates the following questions using the second condition. You may have to rearrange the pronouns and adjust punctuation when you change the order of the clauses, but the meaning is identical. Circle the eight examples of if and the two examples of wish in the passage. If i had millions dollars, id give a lot to charity. If i gave up smoking, i would feel much better i would. The students need to take it in turns to pick one up, and complete the sentences in their own words.
As in all conditional sentences, the order of the clauses is not fixed. Second conditional 16 question strips adapted from the below pair work activity. Second conditional if the children were in bed, i would be able to have a bath. The zero conditional the logical conditional this is sometimes also called the present conditional because the first and the second clauses use the present simple tense most of the time.
Patrick is deciding whether to go to france or spain on his next holiday. Four friends, alex, lucy, sam and jo were sitting in a coffee bar and chatting, when the subject of their own faults came up in conversation. We use this conditional to talk about a fact or convey a logical conclusion. If i had been more careful, i might not have broken the glass. Learn all about the second conditional used to talk about hypothetical situations. First and second conditional university of cagliari. Students then find out if their guesses were right or wrong.
Live worksheets english english as a second language esl third conditional third conditional third conditional simple and useful worksheet to start learning the third conditional. In zero conditional sentences, you can replace if with when, because both express general truths. Reading comprehension based on the second conditional. Aim to practise first and second conditional structures. Pdf conditional sentences second condition verb tenses. The second conditional is like the first conditional. The first conditional describes a particular situation, whereas the zero conditional describes what happens in general. The second student says hisher sentence and repeats student ones sentence. The first conditional is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future. These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing. With 203 worksheets available in this section, busy teacher is pleased to be able to offer a variety of worksheets and activities that can work in esl classrooms around the world.
Worksheet 2 8 second conditional 1 complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. First conditional if she goes to the library, shell study more. Write the line numbers of the four if clauses that have simple past tense verbs. To view and print this lesson, youll need to purchase a subscription. Conditional sentences in english are used to talk about events and their results. Students move around the game board, asking questions as they land on squares. They also learn the difference between hope and wish.
Our goal at esl library is to continually produce and offer high quality lesson plans and flashcards for english teachers. The zero conditional is used to make statements about the real world, and often refers to general truths, such as scientific facts. But there is not a real possibility that this condition will happen. Once you have studied conditional structures, practice your understanding of the conditional forms by taking the conditional forms quiz. We know that many teachers are overworked and out of time. Excellent pdf second conditional esl activities, games and worksheets to help. Esl library english lesson plans, english flashcards, for. If she werent always so late, she would be promoted. Intermediate complete each of the following conditional sentences with the proper verb tense. Second conditional grammar chart we use the second conditional to talk about hypothetical or imaginary situations in the present or the future.
It is one of several subsections of the conditionals category which should make your search for an appropriate conditional worksheet even easier. Second conditional 2nd conditional definition of second. Study the zero, first, second, third and mixed conditional in english. The examples below have the same meaning as the examples above. English grammar practice exercise, for preintermediate and intermediate level. If i had a million pounds, i would buy a big yacht. Zero, first and second conditionals 1 proprofs quiz. Second conditional exercises elementary and intermediate level esl. Read the story and complete the test at the bottom of the page.