Second Conditional: Imaginary Situations

• CEFR B1–B2
• Grammar
• Printable
• Answer key

Second Conditional: Imaginary Situations is a printable grammar worksheet for English language learners at CEFR level B1–B2. It covers If + past simple, would + base verb, with 5 exercises and an answer key.

Use the second conditional for imaginary, hypothetical, or unlikely situations in the present or future.

The 'if' clause uses the past simple. The main clause uses would + base verb.

'If I were you' is a common expression — use 'were' with all subjects in formal English.

Examples

• If I had more time, I would learn to cook.
• She would be happier if she had a better job.
• If I were you, I wouldn't worry about it.
• What would you do if you lost your phone?
• He would travel the world if he could.
• If I spoke perfect English, I would move abroad.
• They would buy a bigger house if they had the money.
• What would you buy if you won the lottery?

What's in this worksheet

1. Complete the sentence
2. Correct the mistake
3. Complete the result
4. Your wishes
5. Write the sentence

Common mistakes

• If I would have more money, I would travel.  →  If I had more money, I would travel. Never use 'would' in the 'if' clause — use the past simple.
• If she has a car, she would drive to work.  →  If she had a car, she would drive to work. The if-clause needs the past simple ('had'), not the present simple ('has').
• I would to go to Paris if I had time.  →  I would go to Paris if I had time. No 'to' after 'would' — use the base verb directly.
• If I am rich, I would buy a yacht.  →  If I were rich, I would buy a yacht. Use 'were', not 'am', in second conditional if-clauses.

Speaking prompts

• What would you do if you won the lottery?
• Where would you live if you could live anywhere in the world?
• What would you do if you had a completely free week?
• What would you change about your life if you could change one thing?