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English
Quarter I- Week 5
Using Conditionals
in Expressing Arguments
English – Grade 9
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Quarter I- Week 5: Using Conditionals in Expressing Arguments
First Edition, 2020

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 Lesson 5
Using Conditionals
in Expressing Arguments

MELC: Use conditionals in expressing arguments. (EN9G-IIe-20)

Objective: 1. Use conditionals in expressing arguments.

Let’s Try
Directions: Read and answer questions carefully. Circle the letter of your answer.

1. What are the two parts of conditional statement that should always be logical?
A. Main Clause and Conjunction C. If-Clause and Semi-colon
B. If-Clause and Main Clause D. Main Clause and Comma

2. The following are needed for a statement to express and argument EXCEPT:
A. Convincing B. Illogical C. Fit in together D. Sufficient

3. Which statement is INCORRECT about expressing an argument using conditional

statement?
A. the truth of If-clause is based on evidence
B. for main clause to be true, If-clause must be true
C. the If-clause and the main clause should always go together.
D. The If-clause should present an insufficient condition to the main clause

4. The following conditional statements express logical arguments EXCEPT:

A. If the bank is open, I can withdraw money.
B. If will review tonight, I might pass the test.
C. If she is hungry, she doesn’t want any food.
D. If it rains tonight, the grass will get wet.

5. Choose the appropriate and logical main clause to complete the sentence:
If you will try harder in your next competition in Palarong Pambansa, _________.
A. you will surely win and get that gold.
B. you might end up losing again.
C. you could try a little harder.
D. you might enjoy the games.

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For item numbers 6 to 10 only

Directions: Read the following If-Clause. Match it with the correct Main Clause.
Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

_______6. If my sister and I have enough time
tomorrow,
_______7. If you want to learn how to play piano,
_______8. If you get there at 6 AM,
_______9. If you had practiced more,
_______10. If the weather is good tonight,
A. you would have done better.
B. you might catch the early bus.
C. we will come to visit you.
D. we could go camping.
E. you have to practice a lot.

Let’s Explore and Discover

Have you been in an argument and wanted to prove a point

to someone? If so, in what way did you convey your stand?
Learning the different parts of conditional statements will
surely help you express your arguments better.

Conditional statements are oftentimes used in an

argument. This argument should fit in together and be
logical.
When having an argument, the thought of the
conditional statement should be convincing. That is, the
If-clause and the main clause should always go together.
Example: If someone is a mother, then they are female.

If you know that someone is a mother that is enough to show that the person is
female. Therefore, being a mother is a sufficient condition on being female. It is not,
however, a necessary condition on being female since being a mother is not a requirement
for being female: you can be female without being a mother.

On the other hand, being female is necessary for being a mother: if someone is not female
they can’t possibly be a mother. Thus, being a mother is a sufficient condition on being a
female and being female is a necessary condition on being a mother.

Therefore, the If-clause is a sufficient condition on the main clause, and the main clause
is a necessary condition on if-clause.

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Remember that conditional argument follows:
 the truth of If-clause is based on evidence, and
 for main clause to be true, If-clause must be true.

Read the sentence:

You can’t talk loud in the library.

When we are asked to rewrite the sentence above to present an argument it will be like
this:
If you are in the library, you can’t talk loud.

Another example of sentences that present an argument:

Exercising makes us healthy If you exercise, you will be healthy.
If you are exercising, you will be healthy.

Being a guitarist means being a musician. If you are a guitarist, you are a musician.

Let’s Practice
Activity 1
Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Choose the conditional statement that is
properly and logically written based on the given arguments cited below. Put a check
mark (✓) before the correct statement.

1. A person goes out of the house without a face mask during the Covid-19 pandemic.
_____a) If a person goes out of the house without a face mask, he is violating the health
protocol.
_____b) If a person goes out of the house without a face mask, he is going somewhere.

2. An individual goes out during the Enhanced Community Quarantine without

quarantine pass.
_____a) If an individual goes out during the Enhanced Community Quarantine without
quarantine pass, he might be questioned by the Barangay officials.
_____b) If an individual goes out during the Enhanced Community Quarantine without
quarantine pass, he might catch the virus.

3. People are not observing social distancing in public places.

_____a) If people are not observing social distancing, they follow the health protocol.
_____b) If people are not observing social distancing, they might get infected of the virus.

4. Everybody is engaging in panic buying before the lockdown.

_____a) If everybody is engaging in panic buying, there will be price increase.
_____b) If everybody is engaging in panic buying, there will be shortage of basic needs.

5. Most of the students are enrolling in online classes.

_____a) If most of the students are enrolling online, they are interested to learn.
_____b) If most of the students are enrolling online, they should have a stable internet
connection at home.
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 Activity 2
Directions: Read the following sentences carefully. Choose the conditional statement
that is correctly written based on the evidences presented. Circle the letter of the
correct answer.

1. Elvin should take an umbrella with him outside.

A. If Elvin is outside, he should take an umbrella.
B. If there is an umbrella outside, there is Elvin.
2. The population of Barangay Sicsican will be reported by Mrs. Dela Torre on Monday.
A. If there is a report about Mrs. Dela Torre, today is Monday.
B. If today is Monday, Mrs. Dela Torre will report about the population of Sicsican.

3. Eating sweets makes you unhealthy.

A. If you are unhealthy, you are eating sweets.
B. If you are eating sweets, you are unhealthy.
4. Take a bath so you will be clean.
A. If you take a bath, you will be clean.
B. If you are clean, you take a bath.
5. I admire people who are industrious.
A. If you are industrious, you are admired.
B. If you are admired, you are industrious.

Reflect on this…
How do you determine if a statement is logical or not?

Let’s Do More
Activity 1
Directions: Complete the conditional statements by choosing the appropriate answer to
complete the argument. Write the answer on the space provided.

1.If you use solar panels, ________________________________________

A. it can help you save money.
B. it will make your whole life comfortable.

2. If you are playing very loud music in your house, __________________

A. it will make your neighbors angry.
B. it will make you feel at peace
3. If you are an Overseas Filipino Worker, __________________________
A. you sacrifice a lot for your family.
B. you travel all around the world.

4. If you love to read books, ______________________________________

A. you can do anything.
B. you can be knowledgeable about many things.
5. If you like to take care of plants, ________________________________
A. it can release stress.
B. it will lessen the pollution.
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 Activity 2
Directions: Read the following sentences. Draw a smiley face (  ) if it shows an
argument using conditional statement, and draw a sad face (  ) if otherwise.

____________1. You have to stop if I call your name.

____________2. They cannot enter in El Nido without quarantine pass.
____________3. If it is 4th of March, Puerto Princesans celebrate Balayong Festival.
____________4. Crocodile farm is a home to Palawan’s rescued endemic wildlife.
____________5. If you read your module, you will learn.

Reflect on this…
What is the importance of knowing conditional statements in
arguments?

Let’s Sum It Up

Directions: Let us sum up the lesson by supplying the appropriate words to

complete the statements.

In this lesson, I have learned that conditional statements can be used in an (1)
_________. If-clause and main clause should always go together. The (2)___________ gives
a sufficient condition on the main clause, and the (3)___________ gives a necessary
condition on the if-clause. Just remember that the truth of If-clause is based on (4)
_____________ and for the main clause to be true, if-clause must also be (5) _____________.

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 Let’s Assess
Directions: Read and answer questions carefully. Circle the letter of your answer.

1. What are the two parts of conditional statement that should always be logical?
A. Main Clause and Conjunction C. If-Clause and Semi-colon
B. If-Clause and Main Clause D. Main Clause and Comma

2. The following are needed for a statement to express and argument EXCEPT:
A. Convincing B. Illogical C. Fit in together D. Sufficient

3. Which statement is INCORRECT about expressing an argument using conditional

statement?
A. the truth of If-clause is based on evidence
B. for main clause to be true, If-clause must be true
C. the If-clause and the main clause should always go together.
D. The If-clause should present an insufficient condition to the main clause

4. The following conditional statements express a logical arguments EXCEPT:

A. If the bank is open, I can withdraw money.
B. If will review tonight, I might pass the test.
C. If she is hungry, she don’t want any food.
D. If it rains tonight, the grass will get wet.

5. Choose the appropriate and logical main clause to complete the sentence:
If you will try harder in your next competition in Palarong Pambansa, _________.
A. you will surely win and get that gold.
B. you might end up losing again.
C. you could try a little harder.
D. you might enjoy the games.

For item numbers 6 to 10 only

Directions: Read the following If-Clause. Match it with the correct Main Clause.
Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

_______6. If my sister and I have enough time
tomorrow,
_______7. If you want to learn how to play piano,
_______8. If you get there at 6 AM,
_______9. If you had practiced more,
_______10. If the weather is good tonight,
A. you would have done better.
B. you might catch the early bus.
C. we will come to visit you.
D. we could go camping.
E. you have to practice a lot.

Thank you for giving your best effort. Remember, learning is more fun when
you do it with a smiling face and a happy heart!

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 Answer Key
LET’S TRY LET’S DO MORE

1. b 6. c
2. b 7. e
3. d 8. b 1. a 3. a 5. a
4. c 9. a
2. a 4. b
5. a 10.d
LET’S PRACTICE

1.  3.  5. 
2.  4. 
1. a 3. b 5. b
2. a 4. b
LET’S SUM IT UP

1.argument 3. Main clause 5. true

2. if clause 4 evidence
LET’S ASSESS
1. a 2. b 3.b 4. a 5. a
1. b 6. c
2. b 7. e
3. d 8. b
4. c 9. a
5. a 10.d

References

Websites:

“Conditionals & Arguments.” University of San Diego, August 01, 2020.

http://home.sandiego.edu/~baber/logic/conditionals.

“Essay: Conditional Argument.” Sponsor A Village, August 01, 2020.

http://www.sponsoravillage.ca/level-i-writing/writing-essays/essay-
conditional-argument/

“Introduction to Logic.” University of Mary Washington, August 02, 2020.

https://logic.umwblogs.org/5-1-a-lesson-on-conditionals/

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