Second conditional

SECOND CONDITIONAL

USAGE

We use the Second conditional to talk about something which is not true or not real now or in the future (imaginary situations).

If I had a car, I would take you for a ride around the city. (= I don’t have a car)

If he knew, we would ask him. (= he doesn’t know)

FORM

If - clause main clause (result clause)

Past Simple would + Verb1

For example 

If I had money, I would buy a lot of cars. (= I don’t have a lot of money at the moment)

Notes**

We always use were in the if-clause in formal writing and speech.

If the weather were fine today, we would go to the beach.

In less formal contexts, we can use was with I, he, she, it, etc.

If I wasn’t so tired, I would go out with you.

We often use if I were you to give advice and if you were me to ask for advice.

If I were you, I would think twice before I accept.

If you were me, would you accept the offer?