Conditional Sentence Type 2

Conditional sentence type 2 is used to express the situation or something which is not true with or the opposite of the real fact at present. In this sentence, the simple past tense is used in the " if clause" and the past future is used in the main clause. The pattern is as follows:



If + S + V (Simple Past Tense)..... , S + would + V1....

Examples:


1. If I had enough money, I would buy this car. (In truth, I don't have enough money)

or

-- I would buy this car if I had enough money.



2. If She were here, She would know your condition. (In truth, She is not here)

or

-- She would know your condition if she were here.



Note: were (not was) is used for all types of subjects in conditional sentence type 2.