Second Conditional — The Reluctant Businessman
Grammar: Conditionals
Free ESL grammar exercise on second conditional themed around the reluctant businessman. 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
"If I could have climbed every day and never sold a single thing, I would have been happy," he said. "If we didn't do something bold, we would just be talking," Chouinard said in 2022. He could have walked away from the company and kept the money.
Grammar: Conditionals
- Second conditional
- If I had more time, I would travel. — if + past simple, would + base verb
- Second vs first
- If I get the job, I will start Monday. vs If I got the job, I would start
Sample items
- If Chouinard ______ his conviction, he would have sold the company.
- If she ______ a better trade-off, she might stay in her current role.
- Would you take the leap if the labour market ______ more opportunities?
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