Conditional Clauses Type 2

These flashcards cover the structure and usage of conditional clauses type 2, including example sentences and their transformations.

If we had helmets like you, we __ much safer.

would be

There wouldn't be that many accidents if we __ to push these heavy carts.

didn't have

We would stop working in the mine if our family had more __.

money

But if I didn't work, we __ have enough money for our family.

wouldn't

If I didn't have to work here, I __ go to school.

could

Maybe we would get another job if I __ to the owner of the mine.

talked

In conditional sentences type 2, you use the __ in the if-clause.

Simple past

In conditional sentences type 2, you use __ in the main clause.

would/could + infinitive

You use conditional sentences type 1 when the action in the if-clause is __.

possible

You use conditional sentences type 2 when the action in the if-clause is probably __ true.

won't

If I __ a better job, I will earn more money.

get

If I __ a better job, I would earn more money.

got

If I __ to Wales, I would visit a coal mining museum.

went

I would show you our local salt mining museum if you __ to my town.

came

If child labour starts again here, maybe I __ to work in the local salt mine!

will have to