CONDITIONAL ZERO AND FIRST

CONDITIONAL ZERO AND FIRST

1. ZERO

   • This type of conditional is used in situations where if a condition is met, the same result always occurs.
     • STRUCTURE
       • If + sujeto + present simple, sujeto + present simple
   • ¿HOW 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.
   • EXAMPLES
     • If you love dancing, sign up for a dance course.
       • My teacher gets angry if I don’t study
         • They play football if they don’t have any homework

2. FIRST

   • We use the first conditional in English to talk about situations that will occur if a particular condition occurs.
   • ¿HOW IS THE FIRST CONDITIONAL FORMED?
     • Depending on the order of the elements, we find two possible structures:
       • If + present simple + will + infinitive: If you come tonight I will make dinner for you
         • Will + infinitive + if + present simple: I will make dinner for you if you come tonight
   • EXAMPLES
     • If you are late again, I will get angry with you. If I go on
       • Vacation this year, I will definitely go to Greece.
         • I will cook your favorite pasta if you come on Sunday.
   • FIRST

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