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English
Quarter 1 – Module 2 Lesson 2
Applying Conditionals
(Using Present Unreal Conditionals)

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English – Grade 9
Quarter 1 – Module 2 Lesson 2 Use conditionals in expressing arguments

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Module 2 Lesson 2
I. DREAMING HIGH
This lesson highlights one of the cultural promises that
we still practice today. This will be a quick reminder that
culture endures in different ways and that it creates a huge
impact that still affects our daily living even at the most
modern times.
II. COMPETENCY

Use conditionals in expressing arguments.

Objectives:
a. Differentiate present real and unreal conditional sentences.
b. Identify the correct form of the verb to be used in the sentence.
c. Use present unreal conditional in expressing meaningful
utterances.

III. VOCABULARY LIST

The following vocabulary words are found in the sentences and
directions in this module. Read the following words, along with their
meanings.
1. sunscreen – noun: a substance formulated to prevent sunburn,
skin cancers, and other conditions caused by excessive exposure
to the sun, usually by absorbing and reflecting ultraviolet radiation
2. flawless – adjective: a substance formulated to prevent sunburn,
skin cancers, and other conditions caused by excessive exposure
to the sun, usually by absorbing and reflecting ultraviolet radiation
3. guardian – noun: a person who is entrusted by law with the care of the
person or property, or both, of another, as a minor or someone legally
incapable of managing his or her own affairs
4. depict – verb: to represent by or as if by painting; portray
5. luggage – noun: suitcases, trunks, etc.; baggage

IV. PRE- TEST

Directions: Complete the sentence with the result clause from the
given options. Write your answer on the space provided.

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 1. If I had my own company, ____________________.
a. I would take many vacations
b. I would took many vacations
c. I would taking many vacations
d. I would taken many vacations

2. If I lived in Hawaii, ____________________.

a. I would goes to the beach every day
b. I would going to the beach every day
c. I would go to the beach every day
d. I would went to the beach every day

3. If I were the President, ____________________.

a. I would reducing taxes
b. I would reduce taxes
c. I would reduced taxes
d. I would reducing taxes

4. If she hated her job, ____________________.

a. she would quit
b. she would quitting
c. she would quits
d. she would quitted

5. If he were not allergic to dogs, ____________________.

a. he would got two dogs
b. he would getting two dogs.
c. he would get two dogs.
d. he would gotten two dogs.

V. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Study these sentences:

1. When I have a day off from work, I often go to the beach.

2. She would travel around the world if she had more money.

• Which sentence is an example of a present real conditional; unreal conditional?

• How will you differentiate present real conditional from unreal conditional?

Study the diagram below:

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 REAL UNREAL
CONDITIONALS CONDITIONALS

Real conditionals are Unreal conditionals are

sentences that describe sentences that describe
situations that occur situations that are untrue,
regularly or are likely or unlikely, or impossible in the
possible in the future. present or the past.

If I don’t put sunscreen on, I If I had enough money, I

get a bad sunburn. would visit Paris.

The Unreal conditionals are classified into:

• Second conditionals – If I had more money I would change my
car .. I don’t have more money so I can’t change my car
• Third Conditionals – If Mary had studied harder she would have
passed her exams ……… she didn’t study hard enough so she
didn’t pass her exams.

• How to Form Present Unreal Conditionals

o Use the simple past in the if clause. If the verb is be, use were
for all persons. Use could, might, or would + base form of the
given verb in the result clause.
▪ Example:
• 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. But she doesn't have much money.
• I would read more if I didn't watch so much TV.
• Mary would move to Japan if
she spoke Japanese.
• If they worked harder, they would earn more
money.
• A: What would you do if you won the lottery?
B: I would buy a house.
• A: Where would you live if you moved to the
U.S.?
B: I would live in Seattle.
• The words "could," should," "might" and "ought
to" include conditional, so you cannot combine
them with "would."

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 Examples:
• If I had more time, I would could 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
• 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

VI. LET’S PRACTICE!

❖ Task 1. Unreality

Directions: Answer the following sentences by encircling the appropriate

form of the verb in both clauses.

1. If he work/ worked more, he would finish / finish on time.

2. They would do / do well on the test if they studied / studies more.
3. If I were /am you, I would run/ will run for president!
4. Mary would buy / buy a new jacket if she had / has enough money.
5. If Jason flew / fly to New York, he would visit / will visit the Empire State
Building.
6. We would take / will take a break, if our boss weren't / aren’t so nervous today.
7. If Sally went / go, she wouldn't return / will not return!
8. Alan wouldn't know / know if you asked / ask him.
9. Jennifer would refer / refers you for the position if she thought/ thinks you were
qualified.
10. Alison wouldn't help / will help them if they didn't ask / don’t ask for help.

❖ Task 2. Real Vs Unreal

Directions: Read the conversation below between Michael and Sharon.

Complete it by giving the appropriate form of the words in the parentheses.
Two items are already done for you.

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Michael: Sharon, I am having some problems at work, and I was wondering if you
might be able to give me some advice.

Sharon: Sure, what's the problem?

Michael: The computer sales business is more difficult than I thought. When
customers 1. (come) _____________ in to look at the new computer
models, they often 2. (ask) _____________ me which model they
should buy. If they 3. (ask) _____________ me to suggest a model, I 4.
(be) _____________usually quite honest with them. Most computer
users don't need a very advanced computer; they just need a basic
model which they can use for word-processing, bookkeeping and
Internet access. If I am honest and I 5. (recommend) recommend one
of the cheaper models, my boss 6. (get) _____________ angry at me.
He always says that a good salesperson can convince a customer to buy
one of the more expensive advanced models. I don't really feel
comfortable doing that. What would you do in my situation? Isn't it wrong
to make them buy something which they don't need?

Sharon: I think you should help your customers make an intelligent decision. If I
7. (be) _____________ you, I 8. (educate) would educate the
customers. I 9. (teach) _____________ them how to make a good
decision by themselves. I 10. (make, not) _____________ the decision
for them. When a customer 11. (ask) _____________ a question,
answer it honestly. You don't need to lie to the customer, and you don't
need to make the decision for them.

Michael: When I 12. (sell) _____________ an inexpensive computer to a

customer, my boss 13. (complain) _____________ that I am not trying
hard enough. What would you tell him?

Sharon: If I 14. (be) _____________ in your situation, I 15. (tell) _____________

him that I wasn't comfortable forcing customers to buy products which
they don't need. Tell him that you don't want to lie to honest people, and
that you want to provide them with good service. Remind him that when
customers 16. (get) _____________ good service, they 17. (return)
_____________ to a store and spend more money.

Michael: I think that's a great idea. He 18. (might) _____________ change his
mind if I said that to him. Maybe he 19. (realize) _____________ that
good service is the most important thing to consumers. And, of course, I
20. (feel) _____________ much more comfortable if I 21. (be)
_____________able to be honest with the customers. Thanks for your
advice.

https://www.englishpage.com/conditional/conditional3.htm

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 ❖ Task 3.

Directions: Recall the dream/s your parents/guardians have for you when you
were little; and then write five (5) sentences about them using present unreal
conditionals.

Write five conditional sentences using the present unreal conditionals in

connection with this dream.

Example:

If I did not learn how to bike to stay flawless, I might not enjoy my childhood.

1. ________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________

Remember: Use the simple past in the if clause. If the verb is be, use were
for all persons. Use could, might, or would + base form in the result clause.

VII. Post Test

Directions: Put the verb in the correct tense. Write your answer on
the blanks.

1. If I _________________ (be) you, I _________________

(get) a new job.
2. If he _________________ (be) younger, he
_________________ (travel) more.
3. If we _________________ (not / be) friends, I _________________ (be) angry
with you.
4. If I _________________ (have) enough money, I _________________ (buy) a
big house.
5. If she _________________ (not / be) always so late, she _________________
(be) promoted.
6. If we _________________ (win) the lottery, we _________________ (travel)
the world.
7. If you _________________ (have) a better job, we _________________ (be)
able to buy a new car
8. If I _________________ (speak) perfect English, I _________________ (have)
a good job.
9. If we _________________ (live) in Mexico, I _________________ (speak)
Spanish.
10. If she _________________ (pass) the exam, she _________________ (be)
able to enter university.

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 VIII. ASSIGNMENTS

Directions: Complete the following sentences which depict

situations as illustrated from the images. Use present unreal
conditional clauses.

1. If the airport hadn’t lost my luggage,

_____________________________.

https://www.slideshare.net/Sonia1942/conditionals-72471157

2. If I don’t put sunscreen on, _____________________________________.

https://www.slideshare.net/Sonia1942/conditionals-72471157
3. If I were a better planner, _____________________________________________.

https://www.slideshare.net/Sonia1942/conditionals-72471157

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 LIST OF SOURCES
https://www.dictionary.com/
https://www.bizmove.com/inspiration/m9b.htm
https://www.englishpage.com/conditional/conditional3.htm
https://www.press.umich.edu/pdf/9780472032440-unit4.pdf
https://www.englishpage.com/conditional/presentconditional.html
https://www.slideshare.net/Sonia1942/conditionals-72471157
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/support-files/second_conditional_form.pdf
Graphics by: Loyd William F. Rosalin

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 ANSWER KEY:

Pre- Test
1. a. I would take many vacation
2. c. I would go to the beach every day
3. b. I would reduce taxes
4. a. she would quit
5. c. he would adopt two dogs

Task 1

1. If he worked more, he would finish on time.

2. They would do well on the test if they studied more.
3. If I were you, I would run for president!
4. Mary would buy a new jacket if she had enough money.
5. If Jason flew to New York, he would visit the Empire State Building.
6. We would take a break, if our boss weren't so nervous today.
7. If Sally went, she wouldn't return!
8. Alan wouldn't know if you asked him.
9. Jennifer would refer you for the position if she thought you were qualified.
10. Alison wouldn't help them if they didn't ask for help.

Task 2
1. come
2. ask
3. ask
4. am
5. recommend
6. gets
7. were
8. would educate
9. would teach
10. would not make
11. asks
12. sell
13. complains
14. were
15. would tell
16. get
17. return
18. might
19. would realize
20. would feel
21. were

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Post Test
1. If I were you, I would get a new job.
2. If he were younger, he would travel more.
3. If we weren’t friends, I would be angry with you.
4. f I had enough money, I would buy a big house.
5. If she weren’t always so late, she would be promoted.
6. If we won the lottery, we would travel the world.
7. If you had a better job, we would be able to buy a new car
8. If I spoke perfect English, I would have a good job.
9. If we lived in Mexico, I would speak Spanish.
10. If she passed the exam, she would be able to enter university.

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