• Second Conditional

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• You can also use the second conditional for advice or opinions.  A common expression is "If I were you..."  This shows what you would do if you were in the same situation.

  
  

  If + I + were, would + base verb

  -Should I go to China or Italy on vacation?

  -If I were you, I would go to Italy. (Advice)

  
  

  -Chris is going to China on vacation.

  -If I were him, I'd* go to Italy. (Opinion)

  
  

  *Remember! The contraction form of would is 'd.

  I would = I'd
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• If I were you, I would tell the police the truth.	If I were the judge, I would send him to prison.
  If I were Jack, I'd apply for the job in Tokyo.	I'd buy the red dress if I were you.*

• *Remember! You don't need a comma (,) if would comes before "if I were". 
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 Source : Alison