Zero Conditional
Using of Zero Conditional
The zero conditional is used to talk about things which are always true — such as scientific facts and general truths.
Examples!!! ● If you cross an international date line, the time changes.(This always happens) ● ● If it rains, the grass gets wet.(This is basically true.
● Wood doesn't burn if there is no air.(This is a scientific fact)
Structure A zero conditional sentence consists of two clauses, an “if� clause and a main clause. Both clauses are in present simple There are two ways to do it.
● “if” Clause
Main Clause
If you heat water to 100 degrees,
● Main Clause
It boils
it boils.
“if” Clause
if you heat water to 100 degrees.
We use the same verb form in each part of a zero conditional: the simple present tense:
â—? If clause: If + Subject + Simple present verb + etc â—? Mail Clause: Subject + Simple present verb + etc
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Exercises òwô ● Complete the sentence with your own idea.
If I don’t do my homework, … If people don’t eat, …
● Plants die if …
● It becomes solid if…
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