This module is about the Second Conditional, used for imaginary present situations, employing 'If + Past Simple' in the if-clause and 'would + infinitive without to' in the main clause.
Este módulo trata sobre el Segundo Condicional, para situaciones imaginarias en el presente, usando 'If + Past Simple' en la cláusula condicional y 'would + infinitivo sin to' en la cláusula principal.
| Task | If I __________ (to win) an Olympic medal I __________ (to dedicate) it to my family. |
|---|---|
| Answer | 2 |
| a | won/dedicated |
| b | won/would dedicate |
| c | would win/would dedicate |
| d | would win/dedicated |
| comment | When we speak about imaginary situations which differ from real facts in the present we use Conditional 2: If-clause (if + Past Simple) - Main Clause (would/could + present without 'to'). The meaning of this sentence: in reality I'm not a sportsman, I only imagine |
| topic | conditionals |
| level | 1 |
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