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English
Quarter 1 Week 2
Module on Conditionals

Maria Stella P. Ecalnir Chenna G. Desquitado

Sheila G. Alfanta John Paul S. Evangelista
Writers Contributors

Evelyn Q. Dumaguit
Winnie L. Labor
Editors

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY:

The use of conditionals in expressing arguments (EN9G-IIe-20)

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INTRODUCTION TO MODULE 2

YOU CAN’T WIN AT EVERYTHING

BUT YOU CAN TRY!

“Great things start from small beginnings” as a famous line from an ad says.
Finishing Module 1 might mean a little thing to you but let me tell
you that you are off in accomplishing greater tasks ahead of you.
To achieve that, you have to keep the enthusiasm to
learn something new every day.

This module which focuses on the use of conditionals in

expressing arguments will help you construct sentences in
situations wherein you have to express your point of view in
certain possible and impossible conditions. As they say, you can’t
win everything, but you can always try. Surely, you will have the confidence to tell
everyone what’s on your mind once you have mastered the forms of the different
conditionals. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and start with this module! May all
the forces of positivity be with you always!

HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

To achieve the objectives of this module, do the following:

1. Read carefully and follow all the instructions given.

2. You are encouraged to use a dictionary and any other
references at hand.
3. Answering the activities is not a race so work at your
own pace; however, manage your time well so you can have fun as you go
through this module.
4. Good luck and have fun!

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WHAT YOU ARE EXPECTED TO LEARN

In this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the parts of a conditional sentence;

2. recognize the different forms of conditional sentences; and,
3. express arguments about social and environmental issues using conditional
sentences

PRETEST

Directions: Encircle the correct form of the verb in the parentheses to complete the
meaning of the given sentences.

1. If the weather (has been, have been, had been) better last week, we would have
gone for a walk.

2. If they had known about it, they (come, have come, would have come).

3. If we (go, had gone, have gone) to the beach, we would have prepared much food.

4. If I knew her well, I (would have spoken, would speak, have spoken) to her.

5. We (will play, played, play) all sorts of game if all of them are here.

6. Harry (had gotten, can get, would have gotten) wet if you don’t bring your umbrella.

7. Sarah could have seen the movie, if she (had had, would have, had) enough money
for the ticket.

8. If we (had cooked, cooked, cook) much food, we may eat more than necessary.

9. We (would enjoy, enjoyed, had enjoyed) the afternoon if the weather was not bad.

10. You could take more pictures if you (arrived, had arrived, would have arrived) earlier.

Let’s Get Started

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 Read the following verse.

If I were a tree, I would comfort you with my shade.

If I were a cloud, I could protect you from the heat.
If I were the breeze, I should soothe away your cares.
If I were the moon, I might guide you along your way.
But I’m just a man, I can only give you love for all eternity.

(Source: Handbook of English Grammar, p. 84)

Did you notice that each line is equivalent to one sentence? Note that each
line/sentence is made up of a dependent clause and a main clause. The italicized
words are called a dependent clause and it begins with IF while the main clause is an
answer to the dependent clause or if-clause.

Dependent clause or if-clause Main Clause (answers the if-clause)

If I were a tree I would comfort you with my shade.
If I were a cloud I could protect you from the heat.

Do you know what these phrases are? They are called conditional sentences.
Conditional sentences tell a possible situation in which the circumstance mentioned in
the main clause may happen or occur if the conditions mentioned in the if-clause are met.
They may begin with a main clause followed by the if-clause.

Types of Conditional Sentences

First Conditional Sentence (Future)

The first conditional is a structure you use when you want to talk about
possibilities in the present or in the future.

The structure of the first conditional

“If” Clause Main Clause

If + present simple + comma Subject + will/other modal + base verb

Other modals that you can use are: can, may, shall.

Example Explanation

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 If it is sunny tomorrow, I will It is possible that it will be sunny
go out for a walk. tomorrow. If this happens, I will go out for
a walk.
It is possible that you will attend my
I will be very thankful if you
wedding. If this happens, I will be very
come to my wedding.
thankful.

Please take note that if you put the main clause first, then you don’t need the
comma.

Here are more examples of sentences using Type 1 conditional.

a. If you feed macadamia nuts to dogs, they will die.

b. If you mix the colors blue and yellow, you will produce green.
c. Gwen shall cut her hair if you ask her to.

Practice 1: Encircle the correct verb to complete the first conditional sentence.

1. My sister (will submit, submits, submitted) her composition if she finishes it as

early as possible.
2. If the class (bring, will bring, brings) materials, they will create a collage.
3. If the woman shows her travel pass, she (can visit, visits, visited) her parents
in Manila.
4. You may answer those questions if you (review, reviewed, will review) your
lessons.
5. If the boys (practice, practiced, will practice) their presentation perfectly, they
can perform on the stage.

Second Conditional Sentence (Past /Unreal)

Because you are now equipped with knowledge on what first

conditional is, it is now time for you to get to know the second
conditional. The second conditional is like the first conditional. You are
still thinking about the future. You are thinking about a particular
condition in the future and the possible result of this condition. However, there is an
unreal possibility that this condition will happen. For example, you have no inclination in
joining beauty pageants. Is it possible to win? Of course, the answer is no! But maybe,

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you might join a beauty contest in the future. So, you can think about winning in the
future, like a dream. It’s unreal, but it’s still possible.

The structure of the second conditional

“If” Clause Main Clause

If + past simple + comma Subject + would/other modal + base verb

Other modals that you can use are: could, might, should.

Example Explanation
If I won the Bb. Pilipinas It is possible that I would treat all my
title, I would treat all my friends, on the condition that I will win the
friends. Bb. Pilipinas title.
I could be sick if I didn’t It is possible that I could be sick if I will
take care of myself. not take care of myself.

Look at these other examples of sentences using Type 2 conditional.

a. If you added the numbers 1 to 100 continuously, you would get a total of 5 050.
b. If you avoided too much of the sweet stuff, you would lose more weight.
c. She could learn French if she went to France earlier.

Practice 2: Supply the correct form of the verb given to complete the second
conditional sentence.

1. If I _________(be) you, I _______ (distribute) the invitations as early as possible.

2. If I ________ (have) better grades, I _____________ (apply) for a scholarship.
3. We ________ (come) to lunch if they ___________ (prepare) for us.
4. If Mary ___________ (ask) permission from her parents, they _________ (allow) her
to join the party.
5. I ____________(discover) the correct formula if I ____________ (explore) more.

Third Conditional Sentence (For No Possibility)

How is everything going so far? Good! It is a relief to know that you

have learned so much after completing Lesson 1 and 2. You have learned
that the first and second conditionals talk about the future. With the third
conditional you talk about the past. You talk about a condition in
the past that did not happen. That is why there is no possibility for
this condition. The third conditional is also like a dream, but
with no possibility of the dream coming true.

Notice that you are thinking about an impossible past

condition. Try using the same scenario in conditional two. However, in this case, you did
not win the beauty pageant. So, the condition was not true, and that condition can never

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be true because it is finished. You use the Past Perfect tense to talk about the
impossible past condition. You use would have + past participle to talk about the
impossible past result. The important thing about the third conditional is that both the
condition and the result are impossible now.

The structure of the third conditional

“If” Clause Main Clause

If + past perfect + comma Subject + would have + past participle

Other modals that you can use are: should have/could have/might have.

Example Explanation
If I had won the Bb. Pilipinas It is not possible for me to treat all my
title, I would have treated all my friends because I did not win the Bb.
friends. Pilipinas title.
It is not possible for me to have more
I would have saved more money
money because I did not control my
If I had controlled my spending.
spending.
Here are other examples of sentences using Type 3 conditional.
a. If I had known that M&M’s chocolates stand for Mars & Murrie, I would have told you
right away.
b. If we had bought face masks earlier, we would not have spent too much.
c. I should have uploaded more videos if I had created a Tiktok account.

Practice 3: Write YES, if the sentence is correct and NO, if the sentence is wrong as
Third Conditional Sentence.

1. I may passed the exam if I studied harder. _________

2. Maria could have been on time if she had waken up earlier. _________
3. If my mother comes home from her work, I would have gone to the park. _______
4. If you had told me about that movie, I would have watched it. _________
5. President Duterte would have believed his secretary if she had not lied to him before.
_________

SOMETHING FOR YOU TO DO

Activity 1

Directions: Answer the following questions using first conditional

sentences.

Observe the verb form used in every question.

1. If you don’t have access to soap and water, what will you use?
Possible answer: I will use alcohol or disinfectant if I don’t have access to soap and
water.
2. If you had been in a public place, what would you do?
3. If you are in a crowded area, what should you avoid?
4. If you use tissues, what do you do after using them?
5. If the surfaces were dirty, what could you do?

Activity 2

Directions: Below are the important social and environmental issues. You know for a
fact that in one way or another, issues do not only benefit people but also

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 bring harm to others. What is your stand in each of the issues? Write at
least three second conditional sentences in presenting your
arguments.

1. Widespread transmission of Corona Virus

2. Anti-Terror Bill
3. Chinese Invasion in Philippine Territory
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

Conditional sentences are composed of a dependent clause for

condition and a main clause for possible result.

The structure of each conditional sentence:

Conditional
Usage If-clause Main Clause
Type
possible condition present
1 will + base verb
+ probable result simple
hypothetical condition would + base
2 past simple
+ possible result verb
expired past condition would have +
3 past perfect
+ possible past result past participle

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

A. Directions: Identify the type of the given conditional sentences. Write only the
number on the space provided before each sentence.
_____1. We will avoid getting infected with the virus if we stay at home.
_____2. If you had saved enough money, you would not have worried too
much.
_____3. Internet surfing will be faster if we use a wired connection.
_____4. I would continue studying even if I encountered difficulties.
_____5. If she had gone to the doctor soon, she would have known her real
condition.

B. Direction: Encircle the correct form of the verb.

1. If they (known, had known, would know) about it, they would have come.
2. You can get wet if you (wouldn’t bring, haven’t brought, don’t bring) your
umbrella.
3. If we (consumed, had consumed, would consume) less, we would produce
less waste materials.
4. If we had gone to the beach, we (would prepare, would have prepared, have
prepared) much food.
5. We will buy the house if we (decided, decide, had decided) to stay here in
Manila.

POST TEST
Directions: Transform each sentence into conditional following the

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 type as indicated inside the parentheses. Write your answer on the space
provided.
1. If we _______________ (not/practice) harder, we _________ (not win). (TYPE 1)
2. If the examinees ___________ (not be) late, they _________ (pass). (TYPE 3)
3. If he ___________ (not be) home, the kids ___________ (play) outside. (TYPE 2)
4. If I _____________ (have) my phone with me, I __________ (call) you. (TYPE 2)
5. If you ____________ (not see) him, I _________ (not see) him either. (TYPE 1)
6. If the writer __________ (write) well, he ______ (not be) so embarrassed. (TYPE 3)
7. If Filipinos _______________ (follow) safety protocols, the Philippines
____________ (not have) more COVID cases. (TYPE 1)
8. If Ray ____________ (have) more money, he __________ (buy) a car. (TYPE 2)
9. If the lawyers ____________ (not leave) soon, they _______ (be) late. (TYPE 1)
10. If you __________ (not arrive) earlier, he __________ (be) mad in the morning.
(TYPE 3)

REFLECTION

Hats off! Despite the humps and bumps along the way, you still
have made it through with flying colors. Now, try to remember how you
performed in this lesson. Write your answer on your notebook.

Being patient when faced with difficulty is really challenging but

once you surpass it, everything feels satisfying! You deserve a pat on the back for
reaching this far. Now, you have an idea of what conditionals are and their respective
uses. By this time, you are more confident in expressing your arguments in writing and
speaking. Just make sure that you still practice caution when doing so.

If you had so much learning here, I am more than happy to tell you that more
knowledge is waiting to be unlocked in the coming modules. I know things will work out
right just if you keep that resilient attitude! Nothing can stop you now!

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 Answers Key:

Pretest Activity 2

1. ________________________ 1. _________________________________
2. ________________________ _________________________________
3. ________________________ _________________________________
4. ________________________ 2. _________________________________
5. ________________________ _________________________________
6. ________________________ _________________________________
7. ________________________ 3. _________________________________
8. ________________________ _________________________________
9. ________________________ _________________________________
10. ________________________
Checking your understanding
Practice 1 A. B.
1. ____________ 1. ____________
1. ____________ 2. ____________ 2. ____________
2. ____________ 3. ____________ 3. ____________
3. ____________ 4. ____________ 4. ____________
4. ____________ 5. ____________ 5. ____________
5. ____________
Post test
Practice 2
1. ____________ ____________
1. ____________ 2. ____________ ____________
2. ____________ 3. ____________ ____________
3. ____________ 4. ____________ ____________
4. ____________ 5. ____________ ____________
5. ____________ 6. ____________ ____________
7. ____________ ____________
Practice 3 8. ____________ ____________
9. ____________ ____________
1. ____________ 10. ____________ ____________
2. ____________
3. ____________
4. ____________
5. ____________

Activity 1

1. _____________________________________
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2. _____________________________________
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3. _____________________________________
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4. _____________________________________
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5. _____________________________________
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