Would + Verb + If + Simple Past We use the second conditional when talking about future events that are not likely to happen. It refers to a hypothetical scenario and its probable result. The if clause is in the simple past, and the main clause uses the present conditional.
• If I had enough money, I would go to Japan. Or:
• I would go to Japan if I had enough money. Exercises: Be sure to use the contracted form of the verb i.e. ‘wouldn’t’ rather than ‘would not’. 1. If I (know) her name, I (tell) you.
2. If I (be) you, I (inform) the manager.
3. If I (win) the lotto, I (travel) the world.
4. If you (go) to bed earlier, you (be) less tired.
5. I (work) in Italy if I (speak) Italian.
6. I (not/do) that if I (be) you.
7. If I (become) president, I (change) the social
security system. 8. If I (fly) to London, I (visit) you.
9. If you (know) the answer, you (be) rich.
10. She (be) happier, if she (have) more money.
11. If she (pass) the exam, she (go) to university.