The Zero Conditional

The Zero Conditional

   So, what is zero conditioning? Well, it is very simple.

    
The zero conditional is called the present real conditional.  It is for present actions. The zero conditional is called the present real conditional.  It is for present actions. 

   
     We can make a zero conditional sentence with two present simple verbs (one in the 'if clause' and one in the 'main clause'):

• If + present simple, .... present simple.

     This conditional is used when the result will always happen. The zero conditional is used to talk about things which are always true — such as scientific facts and general truths:  

Example	Explanation
If you cross an international date line, the time changes.	This always happens — every time you cross a date line.
If it rains, the grass gets wet.	This is basically always true — the rain makes the grass wet.
Wood doesn't burn if there is no air.	This is a scientific fact — wood needs air in order to burn. No air = no fire.

     

     So, if water reaches 100 degrees, it always boils. It's a fact. I'm talking in general, not about one particular situation. The result of the 'if clause' is always the main clause.

     
      The 'if' in this conditional can usually be replaced by 'when' without changing the meaning.

     
       For example: If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils. (It is always true; there can't be a different result sometimes). If I eat peanuts, I am sick. (This is true only for me, maybe, not for everyone, but it's still true that I'm sick every time I eat peanuts)

      Here are some more examples:

•  If you touch a fire, you get burned.
•    People die if they don't eat.
•  You get water if you mix hydrogen and oxygen.
•  Snakes bite if they are scared.
• If people eat too much, they get fat. 
• If babies are hungry, they cry

Test yourself!
Exercise 1:http://hghhiuui88797.blogspot.my/2016/06/exercise-1.html
Exercise 2:  http://hghhiuui88797.blogspot.my/2016/06/exercise-2.html

Others classmate's Blog:
Conditional One:Gltconditionals1.tumblr.com 
Past Progressive Tense:http://pastprogressivetenseglt.blogspot.my/
Complex Sentences: http://complexsentencessegi2016lag.simplesite.com/

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