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SECOND CONDITIONAL PRACTICE TEST 2

level: Intermediate (B1/B2)

REMEMBER: The second conditional is used to talk about unreal, hypothetical, or unlikely situations in the present or future, and their possible results.

Complete each of the sentences with the correct form of the verb (in parentheses) to form the second conditional.
Example: If he asked me, I would help him. (to help)

GRAMMAR REVIEW! The second conditional

The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations in the present or future. It describes events that are unlikely or imaginary and their possible results.

Structure:
If + past simple, would + base verb

Use:
• To imagine unreal or unlikely situations
If I were taller, I would play basketball.
• To give advice or express dreams
If I were you, I would talk to her.
• To describe impossible situations (in the present)
If he had more time, he would help us.

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER CONDITIONAL PRACTICE TESTS:
The First Conditional 1 (B)
The First Conditional 2 (B)
The Second Conditional 1 (I)
The Second Conditional 2 (I)
First or second conditional? 1 (I)
The Third Conditional 1 (I/A)
Conditional tenses (mixed) 1 (I)
Conditional tenses (mixed) 2 (I)
CONDITIONAL or FUTURE? 1 (I)
Conditional, future, or present? 1 (I)

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Bonus timing guide
• Task 1: 20 minutes (150 words)
• Task 2: 40 minutes (250 words) → more important

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