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Conditional Sentences – Second Condition Verb Tenses in Second Conditional Sentences Directions: Choose the correct verb tense in each of the following sentences. 2 Copyright 2008. This eBook is produced and distributed by Red River Press Inc. All rights reserved. The contents within this e-book/document may only be photocopied by members of ESLlibrary.com in accordance with membership terms and conditions. Contact [email protected] for complete details. 1. If I were hungry, I __________________________ a sandwich.2. I would buy a new car if I __________________________ more money.3. If he __________________________ his homework everyday, he would get better marks.4. If our parents were here, they __________________________ us what to do.5. I would help her if she __________________________ me. 6. If I found a $20 dollar bill on the street, I __________________________ it.7. I __________________________ to your party on Saturday if I didn’t have to work.8. I would call them if I __________________________ their telephone number. 1. a) make b) will make c) would make2. a) had b) have c) will have3. a) does b) did c) will do4. a) told b) would tell c) tell5. a) will ask b) asked c) asks6. a) will keep b) kept c) would keep7. a) came b) would come c) will come8. a) knew b) know c) will know​

Answer 1

1.c) would make

2.a) had

3.b) did

4.b) would tell

5.b) asked

6.c) would keep

7.b) would come

8.a) knew

Answer 2

1. a
2. a
3. b
4 a
5.b
6. C
7. B
8. A

Answer 3

Here are the correct verb tenses for the sentences:

1. If I were hungry, I would make a sandwich. (Use "would make" for the second conditional.)
2. I would buy a new car if I had more money. (Use "had" for the second conditional.)
3. If he did his homework every day, he would get better marks. (Use "did" for the second conditional.)
4. If our parents were here, they would tell us what to do. (Use "would tell" for the second conditional.)
5. I would help her if she asked me. (Use "asked" for the second conditional.)
6. If I found a $20 dollar bill on the street, I would keep it. (Use "would keep" for the second conditional.)
7. I would come to your party on Saturday if I didn't have to work. (Use "would come" for the second conditional.)
8. I would call them if I knew their telephone number. (Use "knew" for the second conditional.)

These verb tenses are appropriate for the second conditional sentences.