Exploring the concept of conditionals and the different types of conditional structures, including the zero conditional and first conditional in grammar. Reviewing the different conditional forms and providing examples, with a quiz to test understanding.
The zero conditional is used to express things that are always true or always happen, while the first conditional is used to talk about something that might happen in the future if a particular condition is met.
In zero conditionals, 'when' and 'if' have the same meaning, whereas in first conditionals, 'when' and 'if' have different meanings, with 'when' indicating a definite plan.
Deep dives
Zero conditional
The zero conditional is used to express things that are always true or always happen. It consists of a conditional clause that states a condition and a main clause that describes the result. For example, when you heat water enough, it boils. In zero conditionals, 'when' and 'if' have the same meaning.
First conditional
The first conditional is used to talk about something that might happen in the future if a particular condition is met. It expresses a likely result of a possible or definite future condition. For example, if I go to the shops, I'll get some bread. In first conditionals, 'when' and 'if' have different meanings, with 'when' indicating a definite plan.