The zero conditional in English

The zero conditional in English

1. Zero conditional is used to express facts that are always true

   • You get orange if you mix red and yellow.

2. You know that conditionals are sentences composed of two phrases.

   • If + subject + present simple, subject + present simple

3. the zero conditional can also be used to give instructions.

   • Don’t open the door if someone knocks.

4. REAL

   • Conditional zero
     • subject + will + basic form of the verb
       • I’ll take an umbrella.
     • If + subject + verb in present tense (present simple, present continuous, present perfect)
       • If it rains tomorrow,
   • First conditional
     • subject + verb in present tense or imperative
       • you feel tired.
     • If + subject + verb in present tense:
       • If you sleep badly,

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