Zero Conditional

Zero Conditional

1. Imperatives in the resultas clause

   • Give instructions:
     • If Bill comes here again, tell him im not scared of him
   • Describes rules and laws:
     • If your in class, don´t use your phone
   • Offer suggestions and advice:
     • If you go to de beach put on lots of sunscreen
   • Make request:
     • If you go past the groceries store, get a few things for me please

2. Form

   • if + present simple + present simple

3. Zero Conditional: Functions

   • Things which are always true or things which happen as a result of something:
     • Facts
     • General
     • Routines
     • Habits
     • Preferences
     • Rules and lows
     • Cause and effects
     • Superstitions
     • Proverbs
   • Specific situations:
     • Instructions
     • Suggestions and advice
     • Request