Zero conditional

Zero conditional

1. It is used in situations where if a condition is met, the same result always occurs.

   • For Example
     • If you don't put sun cream on, you get burnt
     • If you get a virus, call the IT specialist

2. Structure

   • Conditionals are sentences made up of two phrases. The zero conditional has the following structure:
     • Option 1
       • If +subject + present simple, subject +present simple
         • For example:
           • If water reaches 100°C, it boils.
     • Option 2
       • Subject +present simple + if + subject + present simple
         • For example:
           • A cat hisses if it is scared

3. Use of zero conditional

   • It is used to express facts that are always true, such as scientific facts, scientific laws, general truths, etc.
     • For example:
       • You get orange if you mix red and yellow
       • If I eat peanuts, I get ill
   • It is used to give instructions.
     • In this case we will use an imperative to express the instruction or warning.
       • For example:
         • If you feel sick, go to the doctor
         • Don't open the door if someone knocks.
       • Note
         • Only in this conditional can we substitute If for When without altering the meaning of the sentence.
           • For example:
             • If you heat ice, it melts.
               • We change if to when
                 • When you heat ice, it melts

4. Remember

   • the zero conditional it is a type of conditional that is used to express a cause-effect relationship in facts that are always true (scientific facts, particular facts, etc.) or to give instructions.