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Zero and First Conditional

The document explains conditional sentences, focusing on zero and first conditionals. Zero conditionals express facts and general truths using present simple tense, while first conditionals discuss real or possible future situations using present simple and 'will'. It also highlights common mistakes and differences between the two types of conditionals.

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Zero and First Conditional

The document explains conditional sentences, focusing on zero and first conditionals. Zero conditionals express facts and general truths using present simple tense, while first conditionals discuss real or possible future situations using present simple and 'will'. It also highlights common mistakes and differences between the two types of conditionals.

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What’s a conditional sentence?

Zero contidional

First conditional

Zero vs First Conditional


What is a Conditional Sentence?

Conditionals describe the result of a certain condition.

The if-clause tells you the condition and the main clause
tells you the result.

The order of the clauses does not change the meaning.

Example: If companies invest in AI, they will improve


efficiency.
Zero Conditional
Zero conditional sentences state known facts, general truths,
and things that regularly occur.

The subordinate clause (sometimes referred to as the if-clause)


and main clause are usually in the simple present tense.

Structure: if/when + present simple , present simple.

For example:
If employees use ergonomic chairs, they reduce back pain.
When software updates are installed, systems run faster.
Common mistakes to avoid
Zero conditionals use present simple in both clauses. Don’t use
the future tense (will) in the main clause.

❌ If you use cloud storage, you will save files automatically.


✅ If you use cloud storage, you save files automatically.
First Conditional
It is used to talk about future situations we believe are real or
possible.

Structure: if/when + present simple , will + infinitive.

For example: If we upgrade our cybersecurity tools, we will prevent


data breaches.

Unless, as long as, as soon as or in case are commonly used instead of


if.

For example:
You can work from home, as long as your internet connection is stable.
I will send the report in case the system crashes.
Common mistakes

Remember: If the if/when clause is at the beginning of


the sentence, it must be followed by a comma.
Zero vs First Conditional

1 Zero conditional sentences express something that is a fact


or guaranteed.

2 First conditional sentences state something likely to happen.


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