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Second Conditional — The End of the Job for Life

Grammar: Conditionals

Free ESL grammar exercise on second conditional themed around the end of the job for life. Printable worksheet from EnglishPlans.com.

What's on this worksheet

A Level 3 (intermediate) ESL grammar exercise on work, practising conditionals. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.

From the reading

A 2023 Gallup survey found that 59 percent of global employees described themselves as quiet quitting. Many were waiting for a better opportunity. If someone offered them a role with stronger workplace culture and real promotion prospects, most said they would leave immediately.

Grammar: Conditionals

Second conditional
If she had more time, she would apply for the role. — if + past simple, would + base verb
What it means
If I knew the answer, I would tell you. — unreal or hypothetical present/future situation

Sample items

  1. If she ______ more qualifications, she would apply for the senior role.
  2. He would set up a business if he ______ enough savings.
  3. If the company ______ a better workplace culture, more people would stay.

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