There are several good reasons to include conditional sentence structures in your essays or other writing assignments. First of all, using conditionals is a simple way to add variety to your writing and to show your range. Conditional sentences are also useful when considering the implications, or possible future effects, of an action or idea. It is quite common for a writer to use conditional sentences to support or develop an opinion or point by suggesting possible results. Also, conditional sentences are used to make predictions and give warnings, both of which can make strong concluding statements in a paragraph or essay.
- Point
- The city should invest more money to increase the number of free clinics for impoverished neighborhoods.
- Supporting detail
- If they did so, more and more people would be able to recieve health care, which would have obvious short term physical benefits for these citizens, but would also help to educate the community for improving their long term health.
Exercise
Using what you have learned about writing conditionals, complete the activity.