過去將來進(jìn)行時(shí)還可以用于虛擬語氣的主句中，例如：

1.If she could get sponsors, she would be sitting pretty.
如果能得到贊助，她會(huì)極占優(yōu)勢(shì)。

2.I would be going to work if I had the chance.
如果我有這個(gè)機(jī)會(huì)，我會(huì)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(huì)飛往悉尼了。

4.If I were you, I would be taking this chance .
如果我是你，我會(huì)抓住這次機(jī)會(huì)。

5. I would be exceeding my powers if I ordered the march to be halted.
如果我命令停止游行，我就越權(quán)了。

6. If I were you, I would be taking an umbrella.
如果我是你，我會(huì)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(huì)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(shí)間會(huì)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(huì)做的更好。

10.I would be speaking at meeting if I had the chance.
如果我有這個(gè)機(jī)會(huì)，我會(huì)在會(huì)上發(fā)言。