Second and Third Degree Conditionals Flashcards
Grammar structure for second degree conditionals.
If+simple past, would/could+ base form of the verb
WHAT IS THIS?
If Sebastian earned billion pesos, he would build a mansion for Tanya.
second degree conditionals
IDENTIFY
When I won the lottery, I _________ a lot of cars and motors.
would buy
What is second degree conditionals?
Used to express completely unrealistic or unlikely to happen outcomes in the future.
You know that the pronoun “I” is singular, but why in this sentence, “were” is used instead of “was”?
If I were you, I would have called him now.
Due to the subjunctive mood
For the outcome of second and third degree conditionals, can we use either would, could or might?
Yes
What is third degree conditionals?
Show past regret or a different outcome that would have happened if a specific condition had been met.
Grammar structure of third degree conditionals.
if+past perfect (had+past participle), would/could+have+past participle
IDENTIFY
If she __________, she would have passed the exam.
had studied
WHAT IS THIS?
When I had taken care of my body, I could not have dealt with so many health problems.
third degree conditionals
IDENTIFY
In making predictions, superstitions, future plans and warnings/threats, it is made by using the grammar structure of the ________ degree conditionals.
First
What word can be use for the outcome?
then
