ZERO CONDITIONAL IN ENGLISH

ZERO CONDITIONAL IN ENGLISH

1. structure

   • IF + SUBJECT + PRESENT.
     • the order of the sentences that make up the conditional structure can be changed
       • EXAMPLE:
         • IF WATER REACHES 100 °C IT BOILS

2. is used in situations where a condition is met

   • is used for
     • express a cause-effect relationship in facts that are always true
     • to give instructions

3. HOW TO USE CONDITIONAL ZERO?

   • It is used to express facts that are always true, some of these are, scientific facts, scientific laws, general truths, etc.
     • example:
       • if it rains, don´t go to the playground
   • It can also be used to give instructions, in this specific case we will use an imperative to express the warning
     • example:
       • you get orange if you mix red and yellow

4. differences between first conditional and zero conditional

   • first conditional
     • structure
       • if + subject + verb in present (present simple, present continuous and present perfect)
         • example:
           • if it rains tomorrow
       • subject + will + basic form of the verb
         • example:
           • ill take a umbrella.
   • condittional zero
     • structure
       • if + subject + verb in prtesente
         • example:
           • if you slep badly
       • subject + verb in prtesente or imperative
         • example:
           • you feel tired

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