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Figure 9: Graph representing the techniques and activities of presenting a lesson on conditional sentences

This diagram helps us to realize that many teachers are used to presenting conditional sentences outside context. That is seen through the result that 38,5% of the respondents just give examples of sentences which contain the type to be taught. The reason has already been explained by the result of the previous question that it is difficult to find appropriate and interesting topics to present lessons on conditionals. As we mentioned in the theoretical framework of this study, this technique really helps students to write grammatically correct sentences but does not prepare them for the real world communication. However, the elicitation in leading the students to give examples implies that there is communication between the teacher and the students. The use of chart, especially a chart which contains the three conditional types taught within one session, can be confusing for students unless they are in a higher level and have proficiency at understanding English. We cannot say whether communication takes place in this kind of techniques and activities.