प्रिय हिंदी भाषी पाठको, आज हम द्वितीय काल्पनिक स्थितियों (Second Conditional) के बारे में सीखेंगे, जो अंग्रेजी व्याकरण में एक महत्वपूर्ण अवधारणा है। द्वितीय काल्पनिक स्थिति का इस्तेमाल उन घटनाओं के लिए किया जाता है जो वास्तविकता में संभव नहीं हैं या जो बहुत ही कम संभावना वाली हैं। इसके लिए हम ‘if’ के साथ पास्ट सिंपल टेंस और ‘would’ के साथ मुख्य वाक्य का इस्तेमाल करते हैं।
इस अभ्यास के माध्यम से, आप द्वितीय शर्त (Second Conditional) के वाक्यों को पहचानने और उन्हें सही ढंग से उपयोग करने का अभ्यास कर सकेंगे। यहाँ पर कुछ वाक्य दिए जा रहे हैं जिनमे आपको सही शब्द भरना है। अभ्यास के दौरान वाक्य की संरचना और अर्थ को समझते हुए सीखें कि कैसे द्वितीय काल्पनिक स्थिति का सही प्रयोग किया जाता है। आइए अब हम इस अभ्यास को आरंभ करें।
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the Second Conditional.
If I *won* (win) the lottery, I would travel the world.
She would be very happy if she *found* (find) a new job.
If he *had* (have) more time, he would learn to play the piano.
I would buy a house if I *were* (be) a millionaire.
They would move to a bigger place if they *had* (have) more children.
She would travel to Paris if she *got* (get) a holiday.
If we *knew* (know) how to sail, we would buy a boat.
He would write a book if he *found* (find) the time.
If you *practiced* (practice) more, you would become a great musician.
Life would be boring if it *were* (be) always easy.
If I *saw* (see) her, I would tell her the truth.
They would eat out more often if they *lived* (live) in the city.
If she *took* (take) the train, she would arrive faster.
He *would go* (go) to the doctor if he felt worse.
If I *knew* (know) his number, I would call him.
Exercise 2: Complete the sentences with the missing words in the Second Conditional.
If I *went* (go) to the party, I would dance all night.
She would learn Italian if she *lived* (live) in Italy.
They would have a dog if their apartment *allowed* (allow) pets.
If it *rained* (rain) tomorrow, we would cancel the picnic.
He would be healthier if he *stopped* (stop) eating junk food.
She *would help* (help) you if she could.
We would plant a garden if we *had* (have) a backyard.
If I *met* (meet) the president, I would ask about his policies.
They would travel more if they *didn’t have* (not have) so many responsibilities.
If she *studied* (study) harder, she would pass the exam.
He would propose if he *were* (be) sure she would say yes.
If the weather *were* (be) nicer, we could go for a hike.
They would write to each other if they *lived* (live) farther apart.
If I *understood* (understand) the instructions, I would help you.
She would buy that dress if it *cost* (cost) less.
