2GEA - Conditionals in paragraph writing?

How to use the conditionals in paragraph writing?

Multiple Select

How many conditionals are there?

• 4

• 1

• 3

• 2

Multiple Choice

Conditional 3 focuses on what type of conditions?

• hypothetical conditions & their consequences

• past conditions that cannot be changed (regrets) & their consequences

• factual conditions & their consequences

• realistic conditions & their consequences

Multiple Choice

Conditional 2 focuses on what type of conditions?

• hypothetical conditions & their consequences

• past conditions that cannot be changed (regrets) & their consequences

• factual conditions & their consequences

• realistic conditions & their consequences

Multiple Choice

Conditional 1 focuses on what type of conditions?

• hypothetical conditions & their consequences

• past conditions that cannot be changed (regrets) & their consequences

• factual conditions & their consequences

• realistic conditions & their consequences

Multiple Choice

Which of the following formats is used for the conditional 1?

• If + present simple, + present simple

• If + past simple, + would + infinitive

• If + past perfect + would + present perfect

• If + present simple + will future

Multiple Choice

Which of the following formats is used for the conditional 3?

• If + present simple, + present simple

• If + past simple, + would + infinitive

• If + past perfect + would + present perfect

• If + present simple + will future

Multiple Choice

Which of the following formats is used for the conditional 2?

• If + present simple, + present simple

• If + past simple, + would + infinitive

• If + past perfect + would + present perfect

• If + present simple + will future

Fill in the Blank

If Liam leaves home early, he [to arrive] to school early.

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If they [to know] the answer, they would answer the question.

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If the learners had paid attention in the previous lesson, they [to know] the responses now.

Conditionals

Conditional 1: Realistic

Form: - If + present simple + will future

Example: - If you practice the conditionals regularly, you will use them correctly.

Conditionals

Conditional 2: Hypothetical

Form: - If + past simple + would + infinitive

Example: - If he had plenty of money, he would buy a new car.

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Conditional 3: Alternative pasts/regrets

Form: - If + past perfect + would + present perfect

Example: - If she had studied at home, she would have had a better result.

Task 1: Conditionals gap-fill

Complete the examples on the handout in 25 minutes.

P.E.E. structure = Point (Topic statement) - Explanation - Example

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How are they useful?

Task 2: Illustrations

Complete the examples on the handout in 20 minutes.

Open Ended

Write an adequate illustration of the following argument using one of the conditionals.

Traditional education is no longer the only road to success in life/society. It is possible to have success without attending a traditional educational institution or a traditional educational program such as a school or an apprenticeship. There are many alternatives such as online educational programs or the development of an online-focused activity or business.

Open Ended

Write an adequate illustration of the following argument using one of the conditionals.

In the context of modern parenting styles, gentle parenting is a trend. Independently of the effectiveness of gentle parenting, it is apparent that gentle parenting is a trend because the vast majority of parents have heard of it through social media.

Open Ended

Write an adequate illustration of the following argument using one of the conditionals.

The reliance on childcare institutions hurts children. The time that children spend away from their parents may have a significant effect on their mental health and well-being.

Open Ended

Write an adequate illustration of the following argument using one of the conditionals.

Children must have a stable environment at home. Unstable home environments can have detrimental effects on a child’s emotional and intellectual development.