Conditional Type 2

1. Form

In a Type 2 conditional sentence, the tense in the 'if' clause is the simple past, and the tense in the main clause is the present conditional:

'IF' CLAUSE MAIN CLAUSE

If + simple past

If it rained

If you went to bed earlier Present conditional

you would get wet

you wouldn't be so tired.

Present conditional, form

The present conditional of any verb is composed of two parts - the modal auxiliary would + the infinitive of the main verb (without 'to'.)

Subject would infinitive without to

She would learn

Affirmative  

I would go

Negative  

I wouldn't ask

Interrogative  

Would she come?

Interrogative negative  

Wouldn't they accept?