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If children
are loved,
they will…
If it rains
tonight, I
will …
If I had a lot of
money, I would
…
If I had a lot of
money, I would
travel the world.
If I could
change one
thing in this
world, I would
…
If I could change
one thing in this
world, I would
change peoples’
perspective.
Analyze the ff. sentences
If I had a lot of money, I would travel the
world.

If I could change one thing in this world, I

would change peoples’ perspective.
Using Conditionals
in
Expressing
Arguments
Learning Targets

In this lesson, you will be able to accomplish the following objectives

:

1 demonstrate an understanding of conditionals;

2 identify the types of conditionals; and

3 employ conditionals in expressing arguments.

 What is a
conditional?
Conditionals
A conditional is a sentence that is composed of two clauses
and expresses a condition and its result.

Example :

If Mordred had not broken the treaty, he and King Arthur

would not have died.
 Conditional Statements
express the result of a particular
action or condition.
 Conditional Statements
Examples :
If you pray hard for it, you will receive
it.
If you invite me, I will come.
 Conditional Statements
Examples :
You will receive it if you pray hard for
it.
I will come if you invite me.
Example :

If Mordred had not broken the treaty, he and King Arthur

would not have died.
Example :

If Mordred had not broken the treaty,

antecedent clause

he and King Arthur would not have died.

consequent clause
 antecedent clause consequent clause

is the if clause and states the is the main clause and

condition expresses the result of the
condition

If Mordred had not broken the he and King Arthur would

treaty, not have died
 antecedent clause
Other subordinators used in an
also called an adverb clause or adverb clause of condition
adverb of condition include even/only if, unless,
when provided that, on
If Mordred had not broken the condition that, so long as, and
treaty, whether(or not)
 Identify the antecedent
clause and the consequent
clause in the following
conditionals.
If the entire humankind cares
for the environment, we will
have fewer environmental
problems.
If the entire humankind cares
for the environment, we will
have fewer environmental
problems.
The boy will cry if we leave
him there.
The boy will cry if we leave
him there.
 If I had known she would
come, I would have baked her
favorite cake.
 If I had known she would
come, I would have baked her
favorite cake.
If you fail to pass the exam,
you will have to take a
remedial test.
If you fail to pass the exam,
you will have to take a
remedial test.
What are the 4
types of
conditionals?
• Zero Conditional

• First Conditional

• Second Conditional

• Third Conditional
1
Zero Conditional
Zero Conditional

It deals with habits and general truths such as laws.

if/ when + simple present … simple present

Examples :

When you pray, God listens.

The road closes if it is already curfew time.
 Try It!
If you place it in the fridge, then it
________.
( freezes, froze, will freeze )
 Try It!
If you place it in the fridge, then it
freezes.
 Try It!
She cleans the floor, if she ________
dirt on it.
( saw, sees, had seen)
 Try It!
She cleans the floor, if she sees dirt on
it.
2
First Conditional
First Conditional
It is used in dealing with things that are possibly or likely to happen
in the future.

if/ when + simple present … will + base form

Examples :

If you don’t pass the test, I will hire a tutor for you.
I will call you when she comes.
First Conditional
It is also used for showing a condition that has not happened yet but
is likely to happen that will result in another thing happening in the
future.
Examples :

If the Time Traveller pulls the lever in his time machine, he will
travel in the future.

She will drive the car in case she finds the key.
 Try It!
The student will get a scholarship if he
________.
( passes, passed, will pass )
 Try It!
The student will get a scholarship if he
passes.
 Try It!
When I am done with this, I _______
my car to fetch you.
( got, will get, get)
 Try It!
When I am done with this, I will get
my car to fetch you.
 Second Conditional
3
 Second Conditional
It is used in dealing with things that are impossible in present and are
unlikely to happen.

if/ when + simple past … would + base form

Examples :
If you only passed the test, I would celebrate and party.
I would buy a new phone if I received a lot of money.
 Try It!
If I were a boy, I _______ everything
to please my girl.
( do, will do, would do)
 Try It!
If I were a boy, I would do everything
to please my girl.
 Try It!
If I _____ a million pesos, I would buy
my own airplane.
( win, won, will win )
 Try It!
If I won a million pesos, I would buy
my own airplane.
 Third Conditional
4
Third Conditional
It is used in dealing with things or changes in scenario yielding to
different results.

if/ when + past perfect … would have +

past participle
Examples :
If she had performed it, Elena would have stayed in her post.
Third Conditional
Sometimes, the subordinator can be removed but still the
clause shows condition

Example :
Guzman could have won the songwriting contest had
he submitted his song entry.
 Try It!
Antonio would have been an engineer if
he _______his studies.
( finished, had finished, finishes)
 Try It!
Antonio would have been an engineer if
he had finished his studies.
 Try It!
She _______ with you if you had asked
her.
( would go, would have gone, have gone)
 Try It!
She would have gone with you if you
had asked her.
How do we use
conditionals in
expressing
arguments?
Argument
An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order
to try to convince people that your opinion about something is
correct.

premise – is a statement in an argument that provides reason or

support for the conclusion.

conclusion - is a statement in an argument that indicates what the

arguer is trying to convince the reader/listener.
Repeating the same mistakes will result in a person’s
loss of credibility. Mike keeps repeating the same
mistake. Therefore, Mike will lose his credibility.
Repeating the same mistakes will result in a person’s
loss of credibility. Mike keeps repeating the same
mistake. Therefore, Mike will lose his credibility.

Repeating the same mistakes will result in a person’s

loss of credibility and Mike keeps repeating the same
mistake
Repeating the same mistakes will result in a person’s
loss of credibility. Mike keeps repeating the same
mistake. Therefore, Mike will lose his credibility.

If repeating the same mistakes will result in a person’s

loss of credibility and Mike keeps repeating the same
mistake.
Repeating the same mistakes will result in a person’s
loss of credibility. Mike keeps repeating the same
mistake. Therefore, Mike will lose his credibility.

If repeating the same mistakes will result in a person’s

loss of credibility and Mike keeps repeating the same
mistake, then
Repeating the same mistakes will result in a person’s
loss of credibility. Mike keeps repeating the same
mistake. Therefore, Mike will lose his credibility.

If repeating the same mistakes will result in a person’s

loss of credibility and Mike keeps repeating the same
mistake, then he will lose his credibility.
Example :

Repeating the same mistakes will result in a person’s loss of

credibility. Mike keeps repeating the same mistake. Therefore,
Mike will lose his credibility.

Conditional:
If repeating the same mistakes will result in a person’s loss of
credibility and Mike keeps repeating the same mistake, then
he will lose his credibility.
Conditionals :

If repeating the same mistakes will result in a person’s

loss of credibility and Mike keeps repeating the same
mistake,

antecedent clause (premise)

then he will lose his credibility.

consequent clause (conclusion)

Stealing is a form of corruption.
The treasurer stole money from
the organization. Therefore, the
treasurer is a corrupt officer.
Conditional :

If stealing is a form of corruption and the

treasurer stole money from the
organization, then he is a corrupt officer.
 Giving a wrong prescription is a
manifestation of incompetence. Dr.
Santos gave his patient the wrong
prescription. Therefore, Dr. Santos
is incompetent.
Conditional :

If giving a wrong prescription is a

manifestation of incompetence and Dr.
Santos gave his patient the wrong
prescription, then he is incompetent.
Let Us Test Your
Understanding
November , 2023
Lesson: Using Conditionals
in Expressing Arguments
Seatwork :
Read and study pages 164- 1.
165 of B2.
2.

3.

4.

5.
 Choose only the letter of the correct answer.
1. When the sun goes down, it _______ dark.

A . get B. will get C. would get

2. If they had gone to art school, she ______ an artist.

A. become C. will become

B. would become D. would have become

3. When you make a lot of noise, the librarian _____ angry.

A. got B. gets C. would get D. will get

 Choose only the letter of the correct answer.
4. If I were you, I _______ a new job.

A . get B. will get C. would get D. got

5. If you add some sugar, tea ______ sweet.

A. tasted C. would taste

B. tastes D. had tasted

6-10 Write the conditional to express the argument below.

A class president must be a leader. Gabriel has leadership skills.

Therefore Gabriel can be a class president.
 Choose only the letter of the correct answer.

1. When the sun goes down, it _______ dark.

A . get B. gets C. will get D. would get

2. If they had gone to art school, she ______ an artist.

A. become C. will become

B. would become D. would have become

3. When you make a lot of noise, the librarian _____ angry.

A. got B. gets C. would get D. will get

 Choose only the letter of the correct answer.
4. If I were you, I _______ a new job.

A . get B. will get C. would get D. got

5. If you add some sugar, tea ______ sweet.

A. tasted C. would taste

B. tastes D. had tasted

6-10 Write the conditional to express the argument below.

If a class president must be a leader and Gabriel has leadership

skills, then he can be a class president.
 1. Do “Task 2A” on pages 167-168 of B2.

Agreement 2. Read in advance: “The Tragical History of

Doctor Faustus ” on pages 46-56 of B2.

3. Read in advance “To Celia” by Ben Jonson

pp. 80-81 of B2.
Study Notes
● Using conditionals in expressing arguments
Performance Task – 2nd Quarter

● You are a Filipino Travel Blogger who needs

to write a blog entry about REVIVING THE
COUNTRY’S STRIVING TOURISM which
was caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Use
conditional statements.
 Performance Task Guidelines
1. use 1 whole sheet of paper for written output
2. Don’t forget to write the necessary labels.
3. Think of your own title and write 2-3 paragraphs only. Use at
least 2 sentences for each type of conditional sentence.
4. Use appropriate language and follow proper margin, correct
spelling, and correct punctuation in your written output.
5. The content must be original. Copied outputs will be rejected
Deadline of submission : November 17, 2023
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