second conditional

Superhero reading and discussion
Look at second conditional grammar and meaning
make second conditional questions

​Superhero Questions

How many superheroes can you name?
Do you like superhero movies? why?

If I could be a superhero I would need a sidekick. We would go outside and help people if they were in trouble!

With our masks and capes, our secret identities would be safe.

If I could chose a superhero name, it would be... The Crusher! I would crush criminals if they were doing bad things. It would be awesome if we could make the city a safer space.

So, how about you? What would you do if you were a superhero?

Impossible / very unlikely events (<5%) - eg:

• win the lottery

• see an alien

• be in New York right now

• be you

• have six legs

If I were a superhero, I would help people!

If + v2 + would / wouldn't + V1 (can use both ways)

If I saw a bad guy, I would chase him
I would chase the bad guy if I saw him

If I won the lottery, I would buy a Ferrari
I would buy a Ferrari if I won the lottery

Asking people about unreal / impossible events

Yes / No

Would you _______ if ________?

Would you buy a new car if you won the lottery?

Would you fight evil monster if you saw it?

Q word + would + subject _____ +if + sub + v2______?

What would you do if you saw a UFO?

Where would you visit if you could go anywhere in the world?

Who would you invite to your home for dinner if you could ask anyone?