English grammar
Second Conditional
Used for imaginary or unlikely present/future situations. "If I were you" is a classic second conditional.
If + past simple, would + base verb
Real Examples from Native Speakers
"If I was the president, I would say whoever drops the next bomb is gay."
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How it works
Formula
If + past simple, would + base verb
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