Type II Conditional

Conditional Type II

If I were in Brazil, I would go to Rio de Janeiro.

If it were not raining, we could go out.

If I saw her, I would ask her out.

She would travel more often if she had more time.

If he didn't live by the river, he couldn't go fishing.

If they worked for that company, they might have

better salaries. Remember to use were for

all subjects.

If clause (condition) Main clause (result)

If + simple past, (subjunctive) would, could, might + Infinitive

(present conditional)

If this thing happened, that thing would happen.

Would, could and might