The Conditional Clause. Main Clause with Modal “if”

Subject : English Grammar

Topic : The Conditional Clause.

The IF Clauses

Class : Primary 6

Term : Third Term

Week : Week 3

Previous Knowledge :

The pupils have been taught clauses and Types of clauses in their previous classes

Objective:

Students will be able to identify the main clause and conditional clause in a sentence, recognize the use of modal verbs in the main clause with “if”, and use conditional sentences to express hypothetical situations.

Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with example sentences
• Interactive quiz software for multiple-choice questions
• Internet access for multimedia resources

Reference Materials 

• Online Resource Materials
• Various Textbooks on English Grammar
• Lagos State Upper Primary Scheme of Work For Primary 6
• Mastering English
• Brighter Grammar for Junior Learners

Content :

Topic : Conditional sentences

(The IF clauses )

Introduction : A sentence is a group of words that makes a complete sense.

Samples

1. I am hungry.
2. Daddy has a blue car

A sentence may also be a single word inasmuch it makes sense

Samples

1. Jump.
2. Come.

A sentence must start with a capital letter and end with a period(full stop) as seen in the samples above

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A sentence is a clause.

Clauses are divided into two major categories which are

1. Main clause and
2. Subordinate clause

Main clauses are sentences that make sense of their own and do not need other

clauses.

Samples :

1. I am happy
2. It is good to be good

Subordinate clauses are clauses that need the main clauses to express a complete thought or sense

The IF clauses are mostly subordinate clauses because they depend on the main clauses to make sense

The IF clauses are also known as conditional clauses

The IF clauses are used to say that the action of the main clause is possible IF and only IF certain conditions are the main clauses are met.

1. A main clause is a sentence that can stand alone and make complete sense.
2. A modal is a type of auxiliary verb that expresses things like possibility, ability, or obligation.
3. “If” is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a conditional clause.
4. A conditional clause is a dependent clause that describes a hypothetical situation.
5. When a modal is used in a main clause with “if,” it creates a conditional sentence.
6. The modal in the main clause can indicate the likelihood or certainty of the hypothetical situation in the conditional clause.
7. For example, “If I study hard, I can pass the test” suggests that passing the test is possible if the person studies hard.
8. Another example is “If it rains tomorrow, we will stay inside,” which suggests that staying inside is a likely outcome if it rains.
9. The modal in the main clause can also indicate advice or suggestion, as in “If I were you, I would apologize.”
10. Overall, main clauses with modal “if” allow us to express hypothetical situations and their possible outcomes

Samples

1. If you make a noise and you are caught, you wouldn’t be forgiven.

(the if clause = if you make a noise)

1. I will definitely be happy if this covid lockdown is suspended

(the if clause = if this covid lockdown is suspended)

1. If I were you, I would not have done that

(the IF clause = if I were you)

1. If it rains, we will cancel the trip

(the IF clause = if it rains)

1. What type of sentence does a modal in a main clause with “if” create? A) Simple sentence B) Compound sentence C) Complex sentence D) Conditional sentence

Answer: D) Conditional sentence

2. What does the modal in the main clause of a conditional sentence indicate? A) Time B) Place C) Certainty D) Possibility

Answer: D) Possibility

3. What is a main clause? A) A sentence that expresses a hypothetical situation B) A sentence that describes a dependent clause C) A sentence that can stand alone and make complete sense D) A sentence that includes a subordinating conjunction

Answer: C) A sentence that can stand alone and make complete sense

4. What is a conditional clause? A) A clause that indicates time B) A clause that expresses a command C) A clause that describes a hypothetical situation D) A clause that includes a modal verb

Answer: C) A clause that describes a hypothetical situation

5. What does “if” introduce in a sentence? A) A main clause B) A dependent clause C) A compound clause D) A coordinating conjunction

Answer: B) A dependent clause

6. What can the modal in the main clause of a conditional sentence indicate about the hypothetical situation in the conditional clause? A) Certainty B) Time C) Purpose D) Comparison

Answer: A) Certainty

7. What does the sentence “If I had known, I would have come” suggest? A) A hypothetical situation in the past B) A hypothetical situation in the present C) A hypothetical situation in the future D) A factual statement

Answer: A) A hypothetical situation in the past

8. What do main clauses with modal “if” allow us to express? A) Commands B) Suggestions C) Hypothetical situations and their possible outcomes D) Facts

Answer: C) Hypothetical situations and their possible outcomes

9. Which type of verb is “if”? A) Modal verb B) Auxiliary verb C) Action verb D) Linking verb

Answer: B) Auxiliary verb

10. What does the sentence “If you don’t finish your homework, you won’t be able to go out” suggest? A) A hypothetical situation that is likely to happen B) A hypothetical situation that is unlikely to happen C) A factual statement D) A command

Answer: A) A hypothetical situation that is likely to happen

Classwork

1. What is a main clause? A main clause is a sentence that can stand alone and make complete sense.
2. What is a modal? A modal is a type of auxiliary verb that expresses things like possibility, ability, or obligation.
3. What does “if” introduce? “If” introduces a conditional clause.
4. What is a conditional clause? A conditional clause is a dependent clause that describes a hypothetical situation.
5. What type of sentence does a modal in a main clause with “if” create? A modal in a main clause with “if” creates a conditional sentence.
6. What can the modal in the main clause indicate about the hypothetical situation in the conditional clause? The modal in the main clause can indicate the likelihood or certainty of the hypothetical situation in the conditional clause.
7. What does the sentence “If I were you, I would apologize” suggest? The sentence “If I were you, I would apologize” suggests advice or suggestion.
8. What do main clauses with modal “if” allow us to express? Main clauses with modal “if” allow us to express hypothetical situations and their possible outcomes

Write out four sentences and identify the conditional clauses in tour sentences by writing them in brackets just like the four samples above.

1…………………..

2………………….

3………………….

4…………………..

Lesson Plan Presentation

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Greet the students and introduce the topic of main clause with modal “if”
• Ask the students if they have heard of this grammar topic before, and what they know about it
• Explain the learning objectives for the lesson

Body (35 minutes):

• Define what a main clause and a conditional clause are, using examples on the whiteboard and handouts
• Introduce the use of modal verbs in the main clause with “if,” and explain how they express possibility, ability, or obligation
• Give examples of different modal verbs that can be used in conditional sentences, such as “can,” “might,” and “should”
• Provide more example sentences on the whiteboard and handouts, and ask students to identify the main clause and conditional clause, and the modal verb used
• Discuss the different meanings that modal verbs can convey in conditional sentences, depending on the context and tense
• Use multimedia resources to show how conditional sentences are used in real-life situations, such as making plans, giving advice, or expressing regret
• Use interactive quiz software to test students’ understanding of the material with multiple-choice questions

Conclusion (10 minutes):

• Review the main points of the lesson and ask students to summarize what they have learned
• Give students time to ask questions and clarify any misunderstandings
• Assign a homework exercise where students create their own conditional sentences using modal verbs and share them with the class the next day

Assessment:

• Students will be assessed through their participation in class discussions, their accuracy in identifying main clauses and conditional clauses, and their ability to use modal verbs in creating conditional sentences.

Note: This lesson plan can be adjusted and modified according to the specific needs and abilities of the students, and the available resources and time

Evaluation :

1. What is a sentence?
2. What is a clause?
3. Explain the if clause
4. Write out three sentences and underline the if clauses in the sentences

Conclusion :

He gives a brief note and he goes round to mark

Review Questions :

1. What is a main clause? A main clause is a sentence that can stand alone and make complete sense.
2. What is a conditional clause? A conditional clause is a dependent clause that describes a hypothetical situation.
3. What does “if” introduce in a sentence? “If” introduces a conditional clause.
4. What type of sentence does a modal in a main clause with “if” create? A modal in a main clause with “if” creates a conditional sentence.
5. What can the modal in the main clause of a conditional sentence indicate about the hypothetical situation in the conditional clause? The modal in the main clause can indicate the likelihood or certainty of the hypothetical situation in the conditional clause.
6. Give an example of a modal verb that can be used in a conditional sentence. “Can,” “might,” and “should” are examples of modal verbs that can be used in conditional sentences.
7. What do main clauses with modal “if” allow us to express? Main clauses with modal “if” allow us to express hypothetical situations and their possible outcomes.
8. What is the difference between a main clause and a conditional clause? A main clause can stand alone and make complete sense, while a conditional clause is dependent and describes a hypothetical situation.
9. What is the purpose of using a modal verb in the main clause of a conditional sentence? The purpose of using a modal verb is to indicate the possibility, ability, or obligation of the hypothetical situation in the conditional clause.
10. What can we use conditional sentences for in real-life situations? We can use conditional sentences for making plans, giving advice, expressing regret, and more.

Note: These review questions can be used as a quiz or study guide to help reinforce the key concepts and vocabulary related to the topic of main clause with modal “if.”

Weekly Assessment /Test

1. A main clause is a sentence that can stand alone and make __________ sense.
2. A conditional clause describes a __________ situation.
3. “If” introduces a __________ clause.
4. A modal in a main clause with “if” creates a __________ sentence.
5. The modal in the main clause of a conditional sentence can indicate the __________ of the hypothetical situation in the conditional clause.
6. “Can,” “might,” and “should” are examples of __________ verbs that can be used in conditional sentences.
7. Main clauses with modal “if” allow us to express __________ situations and their possible outcomes.
8. A main clause can stand alone and make __________ sense, while a conditional clause is dependent and describes a hypothetical situation.
9. The purpose of using a modal verb in the main clause of a conditional sentence is to indicate the __________, ability, or obligation of the hypothetical situation in the conditional clause.
10. We can use conditional sentences for making plans, giving advice, expressing regret, and other __________ situations.

Note: These fill-in-the-blank questions can be used as a quiz or assessment tool to test students’ comprehension and recall of the key concepts and vocabulary related to the topic of main clause with modal “if.”