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Second conditional (if + past simple / past continuous, would + bare infinitive)
Hypothetical conditions in the present or future and their hypothetical results in the present or future What would the local government do if there was an earthquake in the area?

Watch out!
Other modals can be used instead of would in the result clause in second conditionals. These include might and could.
✓ If the weather was better, we could have a picnic.

US vs UK Grammar
• In British English, we can use both was and were after if with first and third person singular. Were is more common in a formal style. In American English, it is usual to use were.
UK: If I was/were a gambler, I'd put money on Jim being late.
US: If I were a gambler, I'd put money on Jim being late.

• In both British and American English, were is usually used in the phrase If I were you, ....

Form - First conditional (if+ present tense, will+ bare infinitive/ imperative) Form - Third conditional (if + past perfect, would have + past participle)


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