Writing Prompt ~ Second Conditional
Posted by: Tara Benwell
Writing Prompt: In English we use the second conditional to express things that probably won’t happen in the future. These things aren’t impossible, but they are unlikely. Review the rules for forming the second conditional. Then write about what you would do if you inherited a zoo.
Example
If I inherited a zoo, I would release all of the animals back into the wild and turn my zoo into a library. I would hire some experts to teach me how to release the animals safely. If there were aquatic animals in my zoo, I would let them go first. If I had a zoo, I would not have dolphin shows. Instead, I would show films about how happy dolphins and whales are in the wild. If children came to my zoo and asked why I didn’t have any animals, I would read books to them. I would show them pictures of the animals and let them play with stuffed animal toys instead. If they asked me what the animals sounded like, I could play videos of the animals. If the children cried about my empty zoo, I would explain that the animals at my zoo were sad in their cages. I would be happy if the children learned something important at my zoo library.
36 comments
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K. says:
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Danna says:
If I had my zoo in warm climate, I would have jungle music. I would have so loud that the monkeys would be dancing.
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Dino says:
If I had a ship, I would travel the 7 seas, I would probably drop dead, but I thing that can be interesting if I do it with my friends
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Sonia says:
If I inherited a zoo ,I would free all the animals.If the zoo was empty ,I woud make a museums abaut wild animals like lion, elephant,giraff,dolphin,monkey,shark,eagle and other animals.If there was a museum ,I would make in the museum a library with books about animals.If there was a library ,I would make there a room with films about wild aniomals too.If I free all animals, I would build some plastic animals ,where people can make a phote with them.If my zoo visited some childrens ,I would build a romm where the childrens can play with animals figures.I would b e happy ,if people learn something in my museum.
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ZEYNEP MUTLU says:
If I were invisible, I would try to learn about political secrets. The secrets that keep this world apart.
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Riya Singhania says:
If I inherited in the zoo, I would definitely release all the caged animals from the zoo. I would transform the zoo into an Art gallery and provide young artisans the opportunity to explore the art world if I got the opportunity to control it. Because being an artist, I can feel the hurdles that an artist has to face at every face. If I opened this gallery, people would show their interest in the art field which signs a good future for artists.
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Amelia says:
If you could go anywhere in the world for a holiday, where would you go?
If I could go anywhere in the world for a holiday, I would go a New Zealand. If I had a lot of money, I would go right over there. If I flew a plane, I would love the beautiful views.
If I could live there, I would be the happiest person in the world.If I couldn’t go there, I would be very sad. -
Julia D says:
15. If you could be an animal, what animal would you be?
If I could be an animal, I would be a duck. I would fly as high as an airplane if I had wings. Ducks know how to give kisses and hugs, so I would hug my owner if he was lovable. I am an Aquarius, this is why I love water as much as ducks. If I had my own pond, I would swim in it all the time. If I could be a duck, I would be the happiest animal in the world. -
Wiktoria A says:
6. What would you do if you won a lottery?
If I won a lottery I would give half of my money to charity. With the rest of my money I would make all my dreams come true. I would do everything what can give me an adrenaline, for example I`d do parachuting or skydiving. I would also buy something for my siblings and parents. I think it could be a house or some expensive car. It`s a shame that I still haven’t won one. -
Jakub R says:
30. If you could speak any other language (besides English) which language would you like to speak?
If I could speak any other language, besides English, I would like speak Germany very well. If I had more self-denial, I would like to learn Spanish and Japanese too! If I had less self-denial, I think Spanish would be more than enough. It would help me with my seasonal work as a waiter or bartender. If i could speak foreign language i will learn the hardest one the chinese.
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Kaja K. says:
If you had only 24 hours to live, what would you do?
If I had only 24 hours of life I would like to realize my loved ones how much I love them. I would like to spend 12 hours with my family and last 12 hours with my boyfriend. If I could spend this time the way I want it, I would definitely like to do what I was always scared. I would jump on bungee with my boyfriend to always remember it. I would like to photograph the last moments. I would like to adopt a puppy so that everyone was associated me with him. If I have 24 hours of my life I would like to make the most of this time. -
Oliwia K says:
What would you do if you won a lottery?
If I won a million dollars on a lottery, I would buy my dreamy car-Audi rs7. If I had Audi, I would travel anywhere I want. If I travelled anywhere I want, I would make friends from foreign countries. If I made new friends, I would practice my English. If I practiced my English, I would get job in foreign country. If I got job in foreign country, I would meet investors for my own business. If I met investors, I would set my own business. If I set my own business, I would earn millions of dollars.
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Oliwia M. says:
What would you do if you were rich?
If I had enough money, I would buy a new house for my parents first. If I were rich, I would support the homeless dogs foundation, because they are my favorite animals. I would invest money in my education and personal development. If I had a lot of money, I would buy a flat for my grandpa. I would buy a professional piano for my sister if I were rich because this is her hobby. -
Patrycja H. says:
If one song had to describe your life, what song would it be?
If I had one song to describe my life it would be “Tak mi się nie chce” by MICROMUSIC. Because every time I know I’m going to have to do something I know I’m not going to want to do it.Whenever I know I’m going to have something difficult or challenging to do, I avoid it because I don’t want to. Unfortunately, if I don’t do it, I end up having problems or falling behind later.
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Justyna says:
What would you do if you were rich?
If I were rich, I wouldn’t have to work . I would spend the money on developing my passions. I would travel all over the world and learn about different languages and traditions. I would try many extreme sports such as parachuting, bungee jumping, diving, snowboarding. I would build myself houses in all countries of the world. I would help any person who would need help. I would donate money to various charities.
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Łukasz M says:
28. If you could live anywhere, where would you live?
If I could live anywhere, I would live in Japan or Italy.
I would live in small house in a mountains if i have a lot of money. If i have little money i would live in small house in a city. If I studied a lot of this countires culture I would help people to live there. If I could live anywhere, I would live anywhere but not in Poland. -
Oliwia J. says:
If I got a million dollars, I would buy a house outside Poland. The house would have a swimming pool, a cinema hall and a large garden for my dogs. I would also buy a large car which I could travel around the world and take interesting photos. I would definitely buy a desert island where I could go to take a break from people. For the rest of the money, I would buy Netflix lifetime access to watch the series in my free time.
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Martyna says:
What would you do if you were rich?
If I were rich, I would do and buy whatever I want. I would have a home on a deserted, paradise island if I had a lot of money. Also I would build amazing and surprising hotels in many places around the world if I had invested well. If I focused on self-development and learning languages, I would spend any vacation in a different country. If I were rich, I would also help people in poorer countries and support many charities around the world.
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Milena says:
If you could go anywhere in the world for a holiday, where would you go?
If I could go anywhere in the world for a holiday, I would go a Spain. If I flew a plane, I would take a lot of photos of these wonderful views. I would visit together with guide the most amazing places in this country. If I were with my friends, we would go to parties and spend great time. If I had a lot of many, I would buy an island in Spain. I come here every year with my friends.
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Mateusz S says:
1 What would you do in the future?
If I go to the studies, I will be a Physical therapist, but if i dont pass the studies I will to be soldier and then I will try to be sportsman. I would like to be psyhical therapist in sport club because I love sport and I want to be in sport how long I can.
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Anna Sławecka says:
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Edward C says:
If a were a ghost, would scare bad persons, because the bab people need the correction of they actions, if the people does good thinks, the wordl would be better for everyone, when the people do good things and actions the life be better and the community are more inclusive and everthign be more easy.
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lautaro cabral says:
if i were a famous guitar player, i would buy a lot of guitars and i would visit others guitar players like brian may or slash. i would travel to London and play in concerts. i would practice to be the best guitar player like jimi hendrix.
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Bautista Lossada says:
If i was a professional basketball player, i would train a lot to be the best player in history like Michael Jordan.
I would give half of my money to health fundations and people in need. -
Toribio says:
it would also donate money for people who need it
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Toribio says:
if i was famous i would take pictures with everyone because i would be a very good person
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Nacho says:
If i could fly i would Travel around the world, visit every country of the world, i would fly on the city and see if a person need help, would be awesome and i never could be bored
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Rosario says:
If i inherited a fortune from somebody i didn’t know has existed, i would investigate about the person,try to know where that money comes from, know why does person give to me that and from where; then i would take the fortune without any problem.
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Maria Paz says:
If I could fly, I would go everywhere and discover new planets in the galaxy. I would take my friends with me, of course. It would be so amazing to have that wonderful power!
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Carmen says:
If i was in a jungle and i get lose; although it sounds strange, i would like it. It would be the best experience in my life. I would go to a safe place with not many trees and long grass, with a river or something near with water and i would build a small refuge with plants and logs or sticks. I am sure i would have several useful things in my bag, because i always take extra things everywhere. I would have to hunt something and if i could make fire i would cook it. But if i couldn’t make that, i would eat the raw meat. Every day, my position would change because i would go looking for how get out of there.
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Kiana says:
If I could change something in the world I would change the thing that people having religion i not disagree with the religions but in my opinion i think right now all it matters is humanity and if one thing can really change the world and make it better is humanity so if I could change something in the world I would replace humanity to other religions
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liya says:
if I could to fly and visible I would go to anywhere that I want . for example I would fly to another country and go to the some celebrities house and see what there doing especially Bts house if I could to fly and visible defently I go in to the Bts house and Ciristano Ronaldo.
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Melissa says:
if i would be animal i would be cat because i really love cat and animals. usually people love cat and dog more than another animals because i think dog and cat is more esear to keep them. I’d like to be cat because people had cat and play with them and cat’s are so cute. but the cat’s always say meow and the meaning like i wanna sleep or i want food or i wanna play with me . and i like sleep and play because I’d like to be cat. I’d like to be persian cat.
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Melissa says:
if i had a chance to choose myself I’d choose a celebrity or singer.
I’d like to be Billie Eilish or Ariana grande. because they are famous and i would like to be famous and I’d like to sing well but i can’t sing. if i would be Billie Eilish I’d try rap and sing rap. if i would be Ariana grande I would change my Nail to square nails. I’d like to be famous. -
Natalia says:
If i was invisible i would makes jokes to my friends or maybe also to my family, especially my siblings. that would be fin. For example I would put a white blanket on my head as if it were a ghost and it would scare them into their home. When they are asleep I would pull their feet or make strange noises to scare them. I would also hide their cell phone or change their places. it would be funny if they thought they were crazy. I think if I were invisible, all I would do would be jokes. I can’t think of other things to do being invisible.I would die laughing with their faces when they discover that I am the invisible man
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Jorge says:
If I found a pirate treasure, I would be so happy! It would be a colection of jewels and gold statues from different countries.. Maybe even Mayan manuscripts! I would love to learn were each piece came from, and would dream about its original owners. I would not share my secret with many people, and rather secretly learn what laws I would have to follow so I can keep as much a possible. Then I would organize a traveling exhibit around the world and with the money I make I would establish a foundation that would loan pieces to museums, so more people would know about the history behind each piece! I would open a museum in my country and teach kids about our heritage! Organizing the exhibitions and museums would be enough to keep me busy for the rest of my life, and since I would be already rich, I would keep working and teaching just for fun!