Zero Conditional and the
Environment
Using affirmative, negative, and
interrogative sentences
What is the Zero Conditional?
Structure: If + present simple, present simple
Use: To describe facts, routines, and cause-effect relationships.
Example: If you throw garbage on the street, it pollutes the environment.
Affirmative Sentences
1. If people throw trash, the environment gets dirty.
2. If factories emit smoke, the air becomes polluted.
3. If we waste water, there is less for others.
4. If you cut down trees, animals lose their homes.
5. If we burn garbage, it releases toxic gases.
Negative Sentences
1. If we don’t recycle, waste increases.
2. If factories don’t filter emissions, air quality worsens.
3. If you don’t turn off the tap, you waste water.
4. If people don’t walk or bike, pollution rises.
5. If we don’t reduce plastic, oceans suffer.
Interrogative Sentences
1. What happens if we burn plastic?
2. Do people get sick if the air is polluted?
3. Does the planet suffer if we cut down trees?
4. What do animals do if we destroy their habitats?
5. Do we waste energy if we leave devices plugged in?
Conclusion
The Zero Conditional helps us describe real consequences of daily actions.
If we take care of the environment, we protect our future.
If we ignore it, we cause damage to our planet.
Act responsibly — every small action counts! ♻️