Second conditional sentences

We use Second Conditional sentences to talk about an improbable/impossible or hypothetical future situation and its consequence.

Click here to read the grammar explanation and examples.

Click here to read and listen to some second conditional sentences.

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Activity 5 (click on 'answers' at the bottom of the page to check your answers)

Activity 6. A perfect day. Watch the video of Anne talking about her idea of a perfect day, then practise your grammar by answering the questions on using the second conditional.

Activity 7. Listen to the song 'Tears in heaven' by Eric Clapton and complete the gaps with the correct verb form. You´ll find the answers as a comment to the post.

________ you _______ my name (know)
If I _________ you in heaven (see)
_______ it ________ the same (be)
If I ________ you in heaven (see)
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

_________ you ________ my hand (hold)
If I __________ you in heaven (see)
_________ you ________ me stand (help)
If I _________ you in heaven (see)
I'll find my way, through night and day
Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven

Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knee
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please

Beyond the door
There's peace I'm sure.
And I know there'll be no more...
Tears in heaven

_________ you ________ my name (know)
If I ________ you in heaven (see)
__________ it _________ the same (be)
If I _________ you in heaven (see)
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven