Maj Posted 23 years ago
Grammar
Second Conditional- Uses
If you didn't live so far away, I'd come and see you.
functions:
1) Does it mean that something is possible but improbable in the future.
2) Does it mean that something is hypothetical, unreal or impossible.
functions:
1) Does it mean that something is possible but improbable in the future.
2) Does it mean that something is hypothetical, unreal or impossible.
Top answer
I htink this is called "contrary to fact" conditional. > If you didn't live so far away, I'd come and see you. but you live too far, so I won't come and see you.
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I htink this is called "contrary to fact" conditional.
> If you didn't live so far away, I'd come and see you.
...but you live too far, so I won't come and see you.
More examples:
If I had the money, I would buy that car.
(but I don't have the money, so I can't buy it)
If she studied more, she'd get good grades.
(but she doesn't study
> If you didn't live so far away, I'd come and see you.
...but you live too far, so I won't come and see you.
More examples:
If I had the money, I would buy that car.
(but I don't have the money, so I can't buy it)
If she studied more, she'd get good grades.
(but she doesn't study
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