過去將來進行時用於虛擬語氣中
過去將來進行時還可以用於虛擬語氣的主句中，例如：
1.If she could get sponsors, she would be sitting pretty.
如果能得到贊助，她會極佔優勢。
2.I would be going to work if I had the chance.
如果我有這個機會，我會去工作。
3. I was excited. Next Wednesday we would be flying to Sydney.
我很興奮。下星期三我們就會飛往悉尼了。
4.If I were you, I would be taking this chance .
如果我是你，我會抓住這次機會。
5. I would be exceeding my powers if I ordered the march to be halted.
如果我命令停止遊行，我就越權了。
6. If I were you, I would be taking an umbrella.
如果我是你，我會帶把傘。
7. If I was to insult the contestants I would be shooting myself in the foot.
如果我羞辱參賽者，就會搬起石頭砸自己的腳。
8. You would be spending your time to better advantage if you did what I suggested.
如果你按我的建議去做，你的時間會得到更有效的利用。
9. You would be doing better this time if you did what I suggested.
如果你按我的建議去做，這次你會做的更好。
10.I would be speaking at meeting if I had the chance.
如果我有這個機會，我會在會上發言。
