Conditional 0 and 1

Conditional 0 and 1

1. conditional 0

   • The "zero conditional" is used when the time we are referring to is now or always and the situation is real and possible
   • example
     • If you eat too much candy, it damages your teeth
     • Plants die if they don't get enough water.
   • structure
     • if + present simple +,+ present simple

2. conditional 1

   • The type 1 conditional refers to a possible condition and its probable outcome
   • structure
     • if + present simple +,+ future simple (be going to, modal verb)
   • example
     • If I finish work early, I can come visit you
     • If he tells the truth, they will forgive him
     • If mother phones you, you must tell me