61 Hypothetical Questions For ESL: If questions

Are you an ESL student? Even if you’re not, do you sometimes struggle when talking about abstract concepts? If so, then today’s tutorial will be perfect for you! We are going to look at 61 hypothetical questions for ESL – These are basically if questions. They are for students or anyone wanting to expand their vocabulary range!

What is ESL?

ESL stands for English as a Second Language. It refers to the process of learning and studying English by individuals whose first language is not English. ESL programs offer language instruction to help non-native speakers develop their English skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. These programs are designed to assist English learners in improving their communication abilities and integrating into English-speaking communities. ESL classes often focus on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and practical language usage – which is exactly what we do here at Natural English Central!

Why are hypothetical questions useful English practice?

Hypothetical questions are a great way to practice English because they encourage critical thinking and creativity while improving language skills. By asking and answering hypothetical questions, we can develop our ability to express opinions, speculate, and imagine different scenarios. Hypothetical questions also promote conversation and discussion, allowing us to practice and expand our vocabulary, grammar structures, and fluency. They also help us become more comfortable with using English to express ideas and thoughts.

Related: 65 Have You Ever Questions: Awesome Conversation Practice!

10 Hypothetical Questions for ESL: About Money

The first 10 of our hypothetical questions for ESL talk about money – a subject almost anyone can relate to!

1. If you won a million dollars, what would you do with the money?
2. If you could choose between having a lot of money and being able to make people happy, which would you choose?
3. If you found a wallet with a large sum of money in it, what would you do?
4. If money was not an issue, where would you like to travel and why?
5. If you had the opportunity to invest in a business, what kind of business would you choose?
6. If you could buy any luxury item, what would it be and why?
7. If you had to choose between a high-paying job that you didn’t enjoy or a low-paying job that you loved, which would you choose?
8. If you won a trip anywhere in the world, where would you go and who would you take with you?
9. If you had unlimited money for one day, what would you spend it on?
10. If you had the chance to donate a large amount of money to a charity, which cause would you choose?

10 Hypothetical Questions for ESL: Interesting places

Travel is a popular ESL conversation topic. Here are 10 hypothetical questions about taking a trip.

11. If you could travel to any country in the world, where would you go and why?
12. If you had the opportunity to live in another country for a year, which country would you choose and why?
13. If you could time travel to any historical period, which era would you visit and what would you do there?
14. If you could have free transportation for life, which mode of transportation would you choose and where would you go first?
15. If you could travel to the future, what specific event or technological advancement would you like to witness?
16. If you could have a travel companion, either a famous person or a fictional character, who would you choose and why?
17. If you had the chance to explore outer space, would you take the opportunity? Why or why not?
18. If you could have a vacation home in any location, where would it be and why?
19. If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only bring three things, what would you choose and why?
20. If you had unlimited funds for a travel adventure, what grand trip around the world would you plan?

10 Hypothetical Questions for ESL: About Dreams

The next 10 of our hypothetical questions revolve around dreams. What’s yours?

21. If you could have any superpower in your dreams, what power would you choose and why?
22. If you could experience any dream from a famous book or movie, which one would you choose and why?
23. If you could control your dreams, what would be the first dream you would create?
24. If you could meet any fictional character in your dreams, who would it be and what would you do together?
25. If you could have a dream vacation, where would you go and what would you do?
26. If you could have a dream job, what would it be and why?
27. If you could have a dream pet, what kind of animal would it be and why?
28. If you could have a dream talent or skill, what would you choose and why?
29. If you could have a dream party, who would you invite and what would the theme be?
30. If you could have a dream adventure, what would be the most exciting thing you would do?

10 Hypothetical Questions for ESL: About Superpowers

31. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
32. If you could fly, where would you go and what would you do?
33. If you had the power of invisibility, how would you use it?
34. If you could read minds, whose thoughts would you like to hear and why?
35. If you could have the ability to teleport, where would you teleport to and why?
36. If you could have super strength, how would you use it to help others?
37. If you could time travel, what would be the first historical event you would visit and why?
38. If you could control the weather, what type of weather would you create and why?
39. If you could have the power of telekinesis, how would you use it in your everyday life?
40. If you had the power of immortality, how would you spend your endless life?

What If Questions

Next, closely connected to today’s main topic; what-if questions.

41. What if you could speak all the languages in the world, how would you use this ability?
42. What if you could travel back in time, which historical event would you change and why?
43. What if you could become an animal for a day, which animal would you choose and why?
44. What if you could live on another planet, which one would you choose and what would you do there?
45. What if you could bring a fictional character to life, who would it be and what adventures would you have together?
46. What if you could have a time machine, what time period would you visit and what would you do there?
47. What if you could teleport anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
48. What if you could have the power to heal any illness, who would you help and why?
49. What if you could change one thing about the world, what would it be and how would it affect people?
50. What if you could have a conversation with a famous historical figure, who would it be and what would you ask them?

Funny What If Questions

Here are some more sentences to practice. This time “funny what if questions”. Sorry if they are not all funny for everyone, as humor is a subjective thing!

51. What if you woke up one morning with the ability to speak only in rhymes, how would you handle everyday situations?
52. What would you do if you were told you could live for 500 years?
53. What if every time you sneezed, you turned into a different animal for 10 minutes, what tricks would you play on your friends?
54. What if you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be and how would you manage the cravings for other foods?
55. What if gravity suddenly disappeared for a day, what hilarious things would you do or try?
56. What if you could switch places with any cartoon character, who would you choose and what crazy adventures would you have?
57. What if animals could talk, but only to you? What hilarious conversations would you have with your furry and feathery friends?
58. What if you could read people’s minds but only when they were thinking of embarrassing moments, how would you use this power to your advantage?
59. What if every time you blinked, you teleported to a random location, what humorous situations would you find yourself in?
60. What if you could communicate with animals, what funny conversations would you have with your pets?
61. What if you could swap bodies with a family member for a day, what hilarious incidents would occur in each other’s lives?

Hypothetical Questions for ESL (What if questions)

We have practiced a ton of hypothetical questions today – from questions about superpowers to ones about money and everything in between. Use these hypothetical questions as an English fluency exercise. You can use them again and again because it’s easy to change the answers each time – there is no right or wrong one! I hope you enjoyed today’s hypothetical questions for ESL!