¿what is a conditional?

¿what is a conditional?

1. The structure of the zero conditional:

   • If + subject + simple present, subject + simple present
   • If water reaches 100ºC, it boils. Si el agua llega a 100ºC, hierve.
   • The order of the two sentences that make up the structure of the conditional can be changed, with that you have no problem; But remember that if the phrase with if is second, the comma is not placed before it.

2. When is the zero conditional used?

   • The zero conditional is used to express facts that are always true, such as scientific facts, scientific laws, general truths, etc. Something that we know is real and will happen for sure. Take a look at the following example:
     • You get orange if you mix red and yellow.
     • Don’t open the door if someone knocks.

3. examples of conditional zero

   • The grass gets wet if it rains.
   • If it rains, the grass gets wet.
   • Ice melts when you heat it.
   • When you heat ice, it melts.
   • Ice melts if you heat it.
   • If you heat ice, it melts.