5. Complete the Second Conditional sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets Then tick the sentences that are true for you. You use the Second Conditional to talk about the present or future result of an imaginary situation. If + Past Simple, would ('d)/wouldn't + verb Example: If he younger, he more. If he was younger, he travelled more.1. If I (not feel) well at school, I (go) home. 2. If I (have) hay fever, I (get) some antihistamine tablets. 3. 1 (take) a cold shower if I (have) sunburn. 4. If1 (have) flu, I (not come) to school. 5. I (have) a cat if I (not be) allergic to them. 6. If I (hear) a mosquito in my room, I (not be able) to sleep 7. IfI (burn) my hand, I (hold) it under the cold water tap. 8. I (put) ice on the sting fI (not have) any tablets.
This sentence is true for me. If I am feeling sick at school and unable to concentrate or participate in activities, it would be best for me to go home and rest. By doing so, I can recover faster and prevent the spread of any contagious illness to my classmates.
2. If I have hay fever, I will get some antihistamine tablets.
This sentence is also true for me. Hay fever is an allergic reaction that can cause discomfort and hinder my ability to focus in school. Taking antihistamine tablets can alleviate the symptoms and help me feel better.
3. If I take a cold shower, I will have sunburn.
This sentence is not true. Taking a cold shower does not cause sunburn. Sunburn occurs when the skin is exposed to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays for a prolonged period without protection, such as sunscreen or clothing. A cold shower might help cool down the skin, but it does not contribute to sunburn.
4. If I have the flu, I will not come to school.
This sentence is true for me. The flu is a highly contagious illness that can spread easily among people in close contact, such as in a school setting. It is important to stay at home and rest when suffering from the flu to avoid infecting others and to give my body the opportunity to recover.
5. I will have a cat if I am not allergic to them.
This sentence is true for me. I love cats and would like to have one as a pet, but unfortunately, I am allergic to them. If I were not allergic, I would happily have a cat and enjoy its company.
6. If I hear a mosquito in my room, I will not be able to sleep.
This sentence is true for me. The sound of a buzzing mosquito can be irritating and distracting when trying to sleep. If I hear a mosquito in my room, it keeps me awake and prevents me from getting a good night's sleep.
7. If I burn my hand, I will hold it under the cold water tap.
This sentence is true for me. If I accidentally burn my hand, holding it under cold running water can help reduce the pain and prevent the burn from worsening. The cold water helps to cool down the affected area and soothe the burn.
8. I will put ice on the sting if I don't have any tablets.
This sentence is true for me as well. If I get stung by an insect and do not have any tablets (such as antihistamines) available, applying ice to the sting can help alleviate the pain and reduce swelling.
Remember, the Second Conditional is used to discuss hypothetical or imaginary situations and their potential outcomes in the present or future. It helps us think about possibilities and make decisions based on those scenarios.