The Second Conditional is used to talk about an unreal, unlikely, or impossible situation in the future, and the result of that situation. There is a not a real possibility that the event will happen.
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If |
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past simple |
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would |
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2nd Conditional |
If I were taller, I would play basketball. |
It is unlikely that I will get taller. However, the result of getting taller would mean that I could play basketball. |
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