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Understanding Zero Conditional Usage

The document explains the zero conditional structure used for expressing general truths, scientific facts, and consistent outcomes under specific conditions, utilizing present simple or imperative forms. It also introduces the first conditional, which combines present simple after 'if' with future simple in the result clause. Examples illustrate both conditionals in practical scenarios.

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Understanding Zero Conditional Usage

The document explains the zero conditional structure used for expressing general truths, scientific facts, and consistent outcomes under specific conditions, utilizing present simple or imperative forms. It also introduces the first conditional, which combines present simple after 'if' with future simple in the result clause. Examples illustrate both conditionals in practical scenarios.

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ZERO CONDITIONAL

The zero Conditional is a structure


used for talking about:
• General Truths.
• Scientific Facts.
• Things which always happened
under certain conditions.
ZERO CONDITIONAL

FIRST FORM
Main clause: If clause:

PRESENT SIMPLE or PRESENT SIMPLE


IMPERATIVE
ZERO CONDITIONAL
FIRST FORM

General Truths:
If condition, result
If it rains, we get wet.

Scientific Facts:
If condition, result
If the water boils, it is not cold
ZERO CONDITIONAL

Things that always happen under certain


Conditions:

If condition result

If I study, I get good marks


ZERO CONDITIONAL

SECOND FORM

If clause: Main clause:

PRESENT SIMPLE PRESENT SIMPLE or


IMPERATIVE
SECOND FORM

General Truths:
result if condition
We get wet if it rains

Scientific Facts:
result if condition
It isn’t cold If the water boils
ZERO CONDITIONAL

If you don’t water flowers, they die.


If you have a headache, stop watching TV.

If clause: Main clause:


PRESENT SIMPLE PRESENT SIMPLE
or IMPERATIVE

With zero conditional


we express a general truth or we give advice.
FIRST CONDITIONAL

Nombre : EL VENECO
The first conditional has the present simple after 'if', then
the future simple in the other clause:

if + present simple, ... will + infinitive

if condition result
  Present Simple will + base verb

If it rains, I will stay at home.


FIRST FORM
The first conditional has the present simple after 'if', then
the future simple in the other clause:

if + present simple, ... will + infinitive


• If it rains, I won't go to the park.
• If I study today, I'll go to the party tonight.
• If I have enough money, I'll buy some new shoes.
• She'll be late if the train is delayed.
• She'll miss the bus if she doesn't leave soon.
• If I see her, I'll tell her.
SECOND FORM
result if condition
will + base verb   Present Simple
I will tell Mary if I see her.

He will invite Tara if she is free tomorrow.

Their teacher will be sad if they do not pass their exam.

Will you stay at home if it rains tomorrow?

What will you do if it rains tomorrow?

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