ZERO CONDITIONAL

If I have a problem I talk to my friends.,

condition main clause

NOTE: Don’t forget to use a comma after the if clause.

if I have a problemI talk to my friends

conditionmain clause

NOTE: Don’t use a comma after the if clause.

Zero conditional sentences describe things that are generally true.

general truth something that is normally/always true

Use the Simple Present for both if clauseand the main clause.

If + Simple Present

Simple Present

If my team loses, I am very sad.

Simple Present If + Simple Present

I am very sad if my team loses.

We can usually substitute when for if in zero conditional sentences.

If you heat water, it boils.

When you heat water, it boils.

YES / NO QUESTIONS WITH

ZERO CONDITIONAL

Yes / NO questionShort Answer(Affirmative)

Short Answer(Negative)

Do you cry if/when you are sad?

Yes, I do. No, I don’t.

If/When your father comes, does he hug you?

Yes, he does.No, he

doesn’t.

WH- QUESTIONS WITH ZERO CONDITIONAL

Wh- Question

What do you do if/when you have a problem?

If/When you have a problem, what do you do?

Where does she go if/when she has a problem?

If/When she has a problem, where does she go?

If/When you cool water to 0° C, it freezes.

If/When you go swimming, you get wet.

If/When you practice English every day, you learn fast.

If/When we meet after work, we have coffee together.

If/When there is no oxygen, living things die.

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