Grammar: conditionals
The second type of conditional sentences
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The second type of conditional sentences The second type of conditional sentences in English (second conditional) is used to talk about hypothetical events and dreams. Examples of using second conditional: If I had a car, I would pick you up. — Будь у меня машина, я бы тебя забрал. (но у меня нет машины, поэтому и забрать я тебя не могу) If I were a millionaire, I would buy a factory. — Если бы я был миллионером, я бы купил завод. Despite the fact that the grammatical tense Past Simple is used to construct this construction, we are not talking about the past, but about the hypothetical present or future. Use the second type of conditional sentences in English to give advice. If I were you, I wouldn’t miss the chance to become a flight attendant! — Если бы я был на твоем месте, я бы не упустил шанс стать бортпроводником! Note that after the third person singular (he, she, it), as well as after the pronoun I, were is used. You can use was, but only in colloquial speech. If she were younger, she would definitely climb Everest! — Будь она моложе, она бы точно забралась на Эверест! Instead of would, you can also use a modal verb (could or might) with a semantic verb without the particle to. I could become a famous musician if I were able to play the guitar. — Я мог бы стать известным музыкантом, если бы я умел играть на гитаре. The third type of conditional sentences Conditional sentences of the third type (third conditional) are a real salvation for those who like to dream or regret the past. It can be about completed actions or inaction. Example of using third conditional: If we had set off earlier, we wouldn’t have missed the train to Morocco. — Если бы мы выехали раньше, мы бы не опоздали на поезд до Марокко. In the main part of a conditional sentence of the third type, a modal verb (could or might) can be used instead of would. Sam might have told you the truth if you had invited him to the party. — Сэм возможно сказал бы тебе правду, если бы ты пригласил его на вечеринку. Download 330.75 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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