English Grammar Guide
The Second Conditional: If I were you
Usage - The Second Conditional: If I were
We often use the phrase
- Hypothetical Situations
- Very Unexpected Situations
Advice - Cause ➤ Effect
Grammar - The Second Conditional: If I were
With the second conditional, when
- If
+ I/you/he/she/it/we/they+ were ... If I were you, I would =You should
⚠ Be Careful!
- In informal English, it is common to use
was for advice with the second conditional. - I/he/she/it
+ was ...✔ (informal) - I/he/she/it
+ were ...✔
Examples - The Second Conditional: If I were
| DEPENDENT CLAUSE | MAIN CLAUSE |
|---|---|
| If I | I would help people. |
| If he | he'd hurt himself less. |
Examples - The Second Conditional: If I were
| ... | |
|---|---|
| Symbols & Abbreviations | ||
|---|---|---|
| = | Same as | |
| ✔ | Correct | |
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* 12th November, 2024
* 12th November, 2024
See Also
01) The Zero Conditional
02) The First Conditional
03) The Second Conditional
04) The First Conditional: Conjunctions
