Second Conditional Progressive

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Present Continuous Conditional

In type 2 conditional sentences, the continuous form of the present conditional may be used:

If I were a millionaire, I wouldn't be doing this job!

1. Present continuous conditional - form.

This form is composed of two elements: the present conditional of the verb 'to be' (would be) + the present participle of the main verb (base+ing).

Subject	would be	base+ing
He	would be	going
They	would be	living
Affirmative
We	would be	coming
Negative
You	wouldn't be	working
Interrogative
Would	you be	sharing?
Interrogative negative
Wouldn't	they be	playing?

Example: to live, Present continuous conditional.

Affirmative	Negative	Interrogative
I would be living	I wouldn't be living	Would I be living?
You would be living	You wouldn't be living	Would you be living?
He would be living	She wouldn't be living	Would he be living?
We would be living	We wouldn't be living	Would we be living?
You would be living	You wouldn't be living	Would you be living?
They would be living	They wouldn't be living	Would they be living?

2. Present continuous conditional - function

This form is common in Type 2 conditional sentences. It expresses an unfinished or continuing action or situation, which is the probable result of an unreal condition:

I would be working in Italy if I spoke Italian.
(but I don't speak Italian, so I am not working in Italy.
She would be living with Jack if she wasn't living with her parents.
(but she is living with her parents so she's not living with Jack).

More examples:

I wouldn't be eating this if I wasn't extremely hungry.
If I had an exam tomorrow, I'd be revising now.
You wouldn't be smiling if you knew the truth.

NOTE: This form is also found in: mixed conditional sentences (See section on Mixed Conditional Sentences); in indirect speech:

She said "I'll be working in the garden." — She said she would be working in the garden. (See section on Indirect Speech)

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China

I would be travelling around the world with my family if i were rich .

I would be getting a better job if my engilish was well

United States

If i were rich, i would be Helping the poor!

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Malaysia

i would be watching kdrama online right now if my internet connection were good.

i would be working in one of the big four if my grades were good!

i would not be here if my english was good..

if i had LMH as my boyfreind, i’d be happy

if i had good looks, i’d have lmh as my bf..

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India

if i had wings i would be flying over the sky

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

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Pakistan

If i were you i would be helping people in english

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South Africa

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Pakistan

If I had a test of English Language ,I would be learning my test.

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Pakistan

If I had more work ,I would not be doing your work.

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

If i had more time,i would be practicing english more.

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