ENGLISH 9

FIRST QUARTER
MODULE NO. 3
TOPIC: Conditionals in Expressing arguments

I. INTRODUCTION
Language uses a variety of grammatical forms and constructions. It has
different rules touching the specific structure and its condition. So, in order to
communicate effectively, we need to order the choice of words and ideas we
utilize every day.
This module will help you know the structure of each conditional sentence
and supply appropriate situation to complete the given conditional
expression.

II. OBJECTIVE/S
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
• use conditionals in expressing arguments.

III. CONCEPT SUMMARY

• Conditional sentences are statements discussing known factors or
hypothetical situations and their consequences.
• A conditional sentence contains an independent clause and a dependent
clause that almost always begins with if.
• It’s important to use the correct structure for each conditional sentence
because they express varying meanings.
• Each conditional expresses a different degree of probability that a
situation will occur or would have occurred under certain circumstances.
• Pay attention to verb tense when using different conditional modes.
• Use a comma after the if clause especially when the if clause precedes the
main clause

IV. BRIEF DISCUSSION

1. Concept Development/Learning Experience

Conditional sentences are sentences expressing factual implications, or
hypothetical situations and their consequences. They are so called
because the validity of the main clause of the sentence is conditional on
the existence of certain circumstances, which may be expressed in a
dependent clause or may be understood from the context.

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A full conditional sentence (one that expresses the condition as well as its
consequences) therefore contains two clauses: the dependent clause
expressing the condition and the main clause expressing the
consequence.

There are two kinds of conditional sentences in English: real and unreal.
Real conditional describes real-life situations while unreal conditional
describes unreal or imaginary situations.
Remember to use a comma after the if clause especially when the if
clause precedes the main clause.

To find out more about conditionals expressing arguments, click on the

link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH3ThwR99LM

So, let us put it this way…

PRESENT CONDITIONALS:
A. Present Real Conditional
Use: The present real conditional is used to talk about what you
normally do in real-life situations.

If/when clause Main clause

If/when + Simple Present Simple Present

• If I go to a friend's house for • I usually take a bottle of wine

dinner, or some flowers.
• When I have a day off from • I often go to the beach.
work,

Main clause If/when clause

Simple Present If/when + Simple Present

• Jerry helps me with my when he has time.

homework,

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 B. Present Unreal Conditional
Use: The present unreal conditional is used to talk about what you would
generally, do in imaginary situations.

If clause Main clause

If/when + Simple Past Would + verb

•If I owned a car, •I would drive to work. But I don't own a

car.
If clause Main clause
If/when + Simple Past Would + verb
• She would travel around the • if she had more money.
world
READ ME!
Both "if" and "when" are used in the present real conditional. Using "if" suggests that
something happens less frequently. Using "when" suggests that something happens
regularly.
Examples:
• When I have a day off from work, I usually go to the beach.
I regularly have days off from work.
• If I have a day off from work, I usually go to the beach.
I rarely have days off from work.
READ ME!
EXCEPTION
In the present unreal conditional, the form "was" is not considered grammatically
correct. In written English or in testing situations, you should always use "were."
However, in everyday conversation, "was" is often used.
Examples:
• If he were French, he would live in Paris.
• If she were rich, she would buy a yacht.
• I would play basketball if I were taller.
• I would buy that computer if it were cheaper.
I would buy that computer if it was cheaper. Not Correct (But often said in
conversation.)
Only the word "if" is used with the present unreal conditional because you are
discussing imaginary situations. "When" cannot be used.
Examples:
• I would buy that computer when it was cheaper. Not Correct
• I would buy that computer if it were cheaper. Correct

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PAST CONDITIONALS
C. Past Real Conditional

Use: The past real conditional describes what you used to do real-life
situations. It suggests that your habits have changed, and you do not
usually do these things today.

If/when clause Main clause

If/when + Simple Past Simple Past

• If I went to a friend's house for • I usually took a bottle of wine or

dinner, some flowers. I don't do that
anymore.

If/when clause Main clause

If/when + Simple Past Simple Past

• Jerry always helped me with my • when he had time. But he doesn't

homework, do that anymore.

READ ME!

Both "if" and "when" are used in the past real conditional. Using "if"
suggests that something happened less frequently.

Using "when" suggests that something happened regularly.

Examples:

• When I had a day off from work, I usually went to the beach.
(I regularly had days off from work.)

• If I had a day off from work, I usually went to the beach.

(I rarely had days off from work.)

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 A. Past Unreal Conditional
Use: The past unreal conditional is used to talk about imaginary
situations in the past. You can describe what you would have done
differently or how something could have happened differently if
circumstances had been different.

If clause Main clause

If + Past Perfect
Would have + past participle

• If I had owned a car, • I would have driven to work.

• If Jack had worked harder, • he would have earned more
money.

Main clause If clause

Would have + past participle If + Past Perfect

• She would have traveled • if she had more money.

around the world
• if she had studied
• Mary would have gotten the Japanese in school
job and moved to Japan instead of French.

READ ME!

Only the word "if" is used with the past unreal conditional because
you are discussing imaginary situations. "When" cannot be used.

Examples:
• I would have bought that computer when it had been
cheaper. Not Correct

• I would have bought that computer if it had been cheaper.

Correct

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Before the written practice, try this interactive game which you will learn and
enjoy with its built-in tutorial about conditionals! Click on the link
underneath:
http://www.eslgamesworld.com/members/games/grammar/fling%20the%20
teacher/conditionals/conditionals%20practice.html

• Let’s Practice!
Directions: Conjugate the verb in parentheses in the correct tense used
in the conditional sentence.
A. PRESENT REAL CONDITIONALS
1. If the weather is nice, she (walk)_____ to work.
2. Jerry (help)______ me with my homework when he has time.
3. I (read)______ if there is nothing on TV.
4. I stay at home when it (rain)______.
5. If you go to Sydney, I (stay)_____ with my friends.

B. PRESENT UNREAL CONDITIONALS

1. If he _____ (work) more, he would finish on time.
2. They would do well on the test if they _____ (study) more.
3. If I _____ (be) you, I would run for president!
4. Mary _____ (buy) a new jacket if she had enough money.
5. If Jason flew to New York, he _____ (visit) the Empire State
Building.

C. PAST REAL CONDITIONALS

1. When I (has)____ a day off from work, I often went to the

beach. Now, I never get time off.
2. If the weather (is)____ nice, she often walked to work. Now,
she usually drives.
3. I stayed at home when it (rain)_____.
4. My heart (feel)_____so happy when I painted that place.
5. My sister gave me money when she (get)_____ her bonus.

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 D. PAST UNREAL CONDITIONALS
1. If Rodie exerted more effort, he (pass) the test.
2. She (give) tickets to the ballgame if they only asked Jane.
3. If Cris walked more slowly, he not (stumble).
4. If Nelson campaigned more vigorously, he (win).
5. If Shakespeare (write) nothing but this sonnet, he still (become)
one of England’s greatest poets

2. Broadening of Concept
• How is our understanding of society constructed through and by
language?
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• In what ways are language and arguments inseparable?
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• Think of any point of your life that you think could have happened
differently? Or something you could have done differently?
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• How do thoughts and ideas reflect one’s feelings, belief and culture?
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3. Integration
Valid arguments preserve truth. What arguments do you have in mind
that you considered truthful? Cite instances that merit the condition.
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 How can you become an agent of truth in this present time?
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V. EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT

Proper practice makes perfect! Practice first through this interesting quiz
on line. Click the link below to start the test now!
https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-conditional_quiz.htm

A. PRESENT REAL CONDITIONALS

Below are three important social and environmental issues today. We all
know for a fact that in one way or another, these issues do not only benefit
people, but also bring harm to others. What is your stand in each issue
below? Use PRESENT REAL CONDITIONALS in presenting your arguments.
1. Legalization of Marijuana

2. Tree Cutting

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B. PRESENT UNREAL CONDITIONALS
Below are optimistic expressions of the status of society today. Do you agree
or disagree with the statements below? Present your arguments using
present ureal-unconditionals.

PRESENT UNREAL CONDITIONALS.

1. We live in a fair and just society. I agree/disagree
because___________________________________________________
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2. Military should allow women to serve in combat roles. I agree/disagree
because___________________________________________________
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3. Revenge can sometimes be justified. I agree/disagree
because___________________________________________________
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4. The minimum voting age should be lowered. I agree/disagree
because___________________________________________________
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C. PAST REAL AND PAST UNREAL CONDITIONALS

Read the situations below. Create a dialogue to explain what you would
say if given the chance to confront the person who committed the wrong
deed.

Use PAST REAL CONDITIONALS in expressing your answers.

1. A classmate who sent to the guidance office for asking excessive

change in the school canteen.

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 2. Your sibling who was scolded by your parents for cutting classes and
playing online games instead.

Use PAST UNREAL CONDITIONALS in expressing your answers.

1. A friend who was caught by the librarian trying to steal a journal from
the library.

2. A classmate who was suspended for vandalizing the classroom’s wall.

VI. REFERENCES

• Peck, T., Boutelier N. (2012). Popular social issues. Retrieved on June 5,

2020, from https://www.isidewith.com

• englishpage.com. (2020). Different types of conditionals. Retrieved on June

5, 2020, from
https://www.englishpage.com/conditional/conditionalintro.html

• learningEnglish.voanews.com. (2020) Past Unreal Conditionals. Retrieved

on June 5, 2020, from https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/past-unreal-
conditionals/3181755.html

• www.thoughtco.com. past unrealconditionalshttps://www.thoughtco.com/

conditionalshttps://www.thoughtco.com/past-unreal-conditional-form-
worksheets-1209877

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