The Second Conditional Clause

The second conditional clause it's not based on reality. It expresses a hypothetical situation.

Examplos:

•   I am poor. If I had a million of dollars, I would live in New York.  
•   She is so ugly. I she were beautiful, she would get a boyfriend.

Estrutura:

If +  past +  would/could + infinitive (without to)

Observation:

The verbs in the conditional clause are all in the past, however,  “were” is used to all subjects.

A great song to practice the second conditional clause is "If I were a boy" 

According to the lyrics answer the questions below:

• In the song Beyoncé tell if she were a boy she would do what the boys do. In her opinion what do they do?
• Do you agree with her?
• What would you do if you were a boy or a girl?