Zero and First Conditional

Zero and First Conditional

1. Zero Conditional

   • We use to refer when there is a condition and then the result of that condition, but in the present
     • Structure
       • Present simple(result / main-clause) + If present simple(condition)
       • If present simple(condition) + present simple(result / main-clause)

2. First Conditional

   • We also use to refer when there is a condition and then the result of that condition, but in the future
     • Structure
       • If present simple(condition) + will + verb in infinitive(result / main-clause)
       • Phrase + Will + verb in infinitive(result / main-clause) + If present simple(condition)
       • PAY ATTENTION
         • In the main-clauses, we can also use modal forms that indicates possibility, instead of will(future). As may, might and can.

3. Examples

   • Zero Conditional
     • The lights turns on if there is energy
     • If you buy one jacket, you save more money
   • First Conditional
     • You will have more job opportunities if you study hard
     • If it is sunny, she might go to the beach

4. What is it?

   • They are conditional sentences using the IF clauses