Zero Conditional

Zero Conditional

1. the verb tense in both propositions is the "simple present".

2. use the zero conditional to talk about a real situation

3. Example

   • If you heat ice, it melts
   • Ice melts if you heat it.
   • If it rains, the grass gets wet.

4. usually refers to general facts that we take for granted, such as scientific facts.

   • for example
     • If you freeze water, it becomes a solid.

5. It is also often used to give instructions and

   • for example
     • If Bill phones, tell him to meet me at the cinema.
     • If you want to come, call me before 5:00.