Zero Conditional

Zero Conditional

1. Form

   • the tense in both parts of the sentence is the simple present.

2. If clause (condition)

   • If + simple present
     • If this thing happens

3. Main clause (result)

   • simple present
     • that thing happens.

4. Examples

   • If you heat ice, it melts.
     • Ice melts if you heat it.

5. Function

   • now or always
     • real and possible.

6. Examples

   • If you freeze water, it becomes a solid.
     • If my husband has a cold, I usually catch it.

7. (one in the 'if clause' and one in the 'main clause'):

   • If + present simple, .... present simple.