| Structure of second conditional | ||
| positive | negative | question |
| If I had more time, I'd (I would) travel more. | I wouldn't (would not) refuse if you offered me $10,000. | What would you say if you met Queen Elizabeth? |
| Second conditional - common mistakes | ||
| Common mistakes | Correct version | Why? |
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If I had enough money, I would buy a new computer. | We use the past simple (I had) in the if-clause when we are talking about something which is unlikely to happen or is an imaginary situation. |
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If you didn't hurry so much, you would feel more relaxed. | The main clause has would + infinitive. |
