Zero conditional
Zero conditional is used to describe scientific facts and direct correlations, dive into the world of certainty!
Table of Contents
1.Structure
1.1If clause
The "if clause" in zero condinal is formed as shown in the following table
| Structure | Example | Each Unit |
|---|---|---|
| If+present simple | If I go to the city, I always buy a lot of stuff | If+Subject+Verb inf |
| If+present simple | If Tom goes to the city, I always buy a lot of stuff | If+Subject+Verb+ s/es |
Practice Examples
If water (reach) _____ 100 degrees, it boils.
If plants (not get) _____ enough sunlight, they die.
If you (heat) _____ ice, it melts.
1.2Result clause
The result clause of this conditional is formed as shown in the following table.
| Result Clause Structure | Example | Each Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Present Simple | If I study hard, I pass the exam | Subject + Verb inf |
| Present Simple | If I study hard, she passes the exam | Subject + Verb + s/es |
Practice Examples
If water reaches 100 degrees, it (boil) _____ .
If people do not sleep enough, they (feel) _____ .
If the sun rises, the morning (begin) _____ .
2.Usage
2.1General truths and facts
Positive sentences in zero conditional are used to express general truths or facts that are always true.
Practice Examples
If the water (boil) _____ , it (reach) _____ 100 degrees.
If a computer (have) _____ a virus, it (not work) _____ properly.
If people (exercise) _____ regularly, they (stay) _____ healthy.
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