The zero conditional in English

The zero conditional in English

1. t is a type of conditional that is used to: Express a cause-effect relationship in the facts that are always true (scientific facts, particular facts

   • To give instructions, example: If you get a virus, call the IT specialist.

2. The structure of the zero conditional

   • the zero conditional has the following concrete structure: If + subject + present simple, subject + present simple
     • remember that if the phrase with if is second, the comma is not placed before it. If water reaches 100ºC, it boils

3. When is the zero conditional used?

   • The zero conditional is used to express facts that are always true, such as scientific facts, scientific laws, general truths.example: You get orange if you mix red and yellow.
     • the zero conditional can also be used to give example instructions: Don’t open the door if someone knocks.

4. Differences between the first conditional and the zero conditional

   • Whoever has the first approach to this type of conditional runs the risk of confusing it with the first of the others, the first conditional, since they both use the present simple as well as are characterized by posing situations that are not potential but are feasible.