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A. Complete the second conditional sentences with the correct form of the verbs in
brackets.
1. If I .................. (be) stranded on an island, I would .................. (try) to call for help.
B. Put the words in the correct order to make second conditional sentences, starting
with 'If...'.
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Read the hypothetical situation: You wake up and find yourself stranded on a desert island.
You don't know how you got there and you're very confused. All you find is a backpack containing
the objects from Exercise C.
D. If this were you, what would you do with each of the objects to help you survive?
Example: If I had some matches, I would use them to make a fire for warmth and cooking.
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Now, read the second part: That afternoon, you start to imagine what four items you would
trade if you met someone else on the island, e.g. 'If someone had a lighter, I would trade it for
my flashlight'.
E. Use the second conditional to say which four items you would trade and for what
other items. If possible, explain why.
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