1 Match the sentence halves. Then complete the second conditional sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 If I (live) in Australia,
2 I (not feel) lonely
3 I (save) as much money as possible
4 If I (not go) to school,
5 I (call) her
6 If I (eat) more fruit and vegetables,
7 If you (know) the answer,
8 If I (can) play a musical instrument,
9 I (see) lions and elephants
10 If I (be) on a reality TV show,
A I (join) a band.
B I (not learn) anything.
C I (become) famous.
D if I (have) more friends.
E I (not tell) you!
F if I (travel) to Kenya.
G if I (find) a good job.
H I (be) healthier.
I I (go) surfing every day.
J if I (know) her phone number.
Explanation: The first part of the sentence expresses a hypothetical situation using the second conditional ("If I lived in Australia"). The second part of the sentence should show the result or consequence of that situation. In this case, the person would join a band.
2. If I lived in Australia, I would not (feel) lonely.
Explanation: Again, the first part of the sentence expresses a hypothetical situation using the second conditional. The second part of the sentence shows the result or consequence of that situation. In this case, the person would not feel lonely.
3. If I lived in Australia, I would (save) as much money as possible.
Explanation: The first part of the sentence expresses a hypothetical situation using the second conditional. The second part of the sentence shows the result or consequence of that situation. In this case, the person would save as much money as possible.
4. If I did not go to school, I would (not learn) anything.
Explanation: The first part of the sentence expresses a hypothetical situation using the second conditional. The second part of the sentence shows the result or consequence of that situation. In this case, if the person did not go to school, they would not learn anything.
5. If I lived in Australia, I would (call) her.
Explanation: The first part of the sentence expresses a hypothetical situation using the second conditional. The second part of the sentence shows the result or consequence of that situation. In this case, if the person lived in Australia, they would call her.
6. If I ate more fruit and vegetables, I would (be) healthier.
Explanation: The first part of the sentence expresses a hypothetical situation using the second conditional. The second part of the sentence shows the result or consequence of that situation. In this case, if the person ate more fruit and vegetables, they would be healthier.
7. If you knew the answer, you would (tell) me.
Explanation: The first part of the sentence expresses a hypothetical situation using the second conditional. The second part of the sentence shows the result or consequence of that situation. In this case, if you knew the answer, you would tell me.
8. If I could play a musical instrument, I would (join) a band.
Explanation: The first part of the sentence expresses a hypothetical situation using the second conditional. The second part of the sentence shows the result or consequence of that situation. In this case, if the person could play a musical instrument, they would join a band.
9. If I lived in Africa, I would (see) lions and elephants.
Explanation: The first part of the sentence expresses a hypothetical situation using the second conditional. The second part of the sentence shows the result or consequence of that situation. In this case, if the person lived in Africa, they would see lions and elephants.
10. If I were on a reality TV show, I would (become) famous.
Explanation: The first part of the sentence expresses a hypothetical situation using the second conditional. The second part of the sentence shows the result or consequence of that situation. In this case, if the person were on a reality TV show, they would become famous.