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English 9
Activity Sheet
Quarter 1 – MELC 2
Using Conditionals in Expressing Arguments

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

English Grade 9
Activity Sheet No. 2
First Edition, 2021

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 Quarter 1, Week 2

Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) No. 2

Name of Learner: __________________ Grade and Section: ______________ Date: _______

USING CONDITIONALS IN EXPRESSING ARGUMENTS

I. Learning Competency with Code

Use conditionals in expressing arguments (EN9G-IIe-20)

Use conditionals in expressing arguments

II. Background Information for Learners

Conditional statements express the result of a particular condition.

Conditionals are used in expressing stand or arguments which may be helpful in

persuading others to move or act or even change the way they think.

It is made up of a main clause that explains the idea and the dependent clause (if-
clause or when clause).

Example:

1. If you don’t sleep at night, you will be sleepy the whole day.

dependent clause main clause

2. You will be sleepy the whole day when you don’t sleep at night.

main clause dependent clause

PRESENT REAL CONDITIONAL

FORM

(If/When … Simple Present …, … Simple Present…)

(…Simple Present… if/when … Simple Present …)

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USE

The Present Real Conditional is used to talk about what you normally do in real-life
situations.
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Examples:

 .If I go to a friend’s house for dinner, I usually take a bottle of wine or some
flowers.
 When I have a day off from work, I often go to the beach.

 IMPORTANT: If or When

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.

(Regularly have days off from work.)
 If I have a day off from work, I usually go the beach.
(Rarely have days off from work.)

PRESENT UNREAL SITUATION

FORM

(If … Simple Past …, …would + verb…)

(… would + verb … if … Simple Past …)

USE

The Present Unreal Conditional is used to talk about what you would generally do in
imaginary situations.

Examples:

 If I owned a car, I would drive to work. But I don’t own a car.

 She would travel around the world if she had more money.
 A: What would you do if you won the lottery?
 B: I would buy a house.

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EXCEPTION: If I were…

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 buy that computer if it were cheaper.
 I would buy that computer if it was cheaper. Not correct (But often said in
conversation)

 IMPORTANT Only use “If”

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 were cheaper. Not Correct

 I would buy that computer if it were cheaper. Correct

EXCEPTION Conditional with Modal Verbs

There are some special conditional forms for modal verbs in English:

would + can = could

would + shall = should

would + may = might

The words “can,” “shall,” and “may” cannot be used with “would.” Instead, they must be
used in these special forms:

Examples:

 If I went to Egypt, I would can learn Arabic. Not Correct

 If I went to Egypt, I could learn Arabic. Correct

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 The words “could,” “should,” “might,” and “ought to” include conditional, so you cannot
combine with them with “would.”

Examples:

 If I had more time, I would can exercise after work. Not Correct
 If I had more time, I could exercise after work. Correct
 If he invited you, you really would should go. Not Correct
 If he invited you, you really should go. Correct

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Department of Education (2014). A journey through Anglo-American literature - Grade 9

Learner’s Material
Department of Education (2014). A journey through Anglo-American literature – Teacher’s
Guide Grade 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V29rOe92mHc
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/tests/conditional-sentences-3

IV. Activity Proper

Activity 1

Read the statements and underline the correct answer inside the parentheses.

1. I (read if there is, read if there are) nothing on TV that interests me.
2. (If the weather is good, If the weather are good), she (walk, walks) to school.
3. When my modules (is done, are done), I play online games.
4. What (would you do, would you have done) if you can move mountains?
5. She (would buy, would have buy) that house if it were for sale.

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Activity 2
Complete the conditional sentences by writing your answer on the blanks provided.

1. If I __________________________________, I’d help you carry the boxes.

2. If I _______________________________________, I could find a better job.
3. When Mother has spare time from work, ____________________________.
4. He usually __________________________________ at home when it rains.
5. If she invited you, ______________________________________________.

Activity 3

A. Use PRESENT REAL CONDITIONALS in presenting your arguments using the

issue given. Use the space provided for your answer.

Covid-19 Vaccination

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

B. Use PRESENT UNREAL CONDITIONALS to show your arguments in

expressing your agreement or disagreement on the issue:

It is important to treat others with justice and fairness.

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Rubric for Scoring

Criteria Highly Observed Moderately Observed Poorly Observed

(5) (3) (1)

Use of The modals used in The modals used in the The modals used in
Conditionals the arguments are arguments are clear the arguments are
in very clear, specific but not as specific and unclear and mostly
and correct. correct. irrelevant.
Arguments

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 Remember

 Conditional statements express the result of a particular condition.

 The Present Real Conditional is used to talk about what you normally do in
real-life situations.
 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.
 The Present Unreal Conditional is used to talk about what you would
generally do in imaginary situations.
 Only the word “if” is used with the Present Unreal conditional because you
are discussing imaginary situations. “When” cannot be used.

V. Reflection

I have learned that conditionals are used to ______________________________

_____________________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________________.

VI. Answer Key

Would buy 5.
Answers may vary. Would you do 4.
Activity 3 When my modules are done 3.
If the weather is good 2.
Answers may vary. read if there is 1.

Activity 2 Activity 1