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Learning English Grammar

First and zero conditional

Aug 6, 2024
Unlock the secrets of conditional sentences with engaging insights! Discover the differences between zero and first conditional forms, complete with practical examples. Learn how to communicate universal truths and potential events effectively. Get tips on avoiding common mistakes while mastering these essential structures. Wrap it all up with an interactive quiz that puts your new knowledge to the test!
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Quick takeaways

  • The zero conditional is used for universal truths and situations that consistently occur, employing present simple tense in both clauses.
  • The first conditional describes possible future events and outcomes, using present simple for the 'if' clause and 'will' for the result.

Deep dives

Understanding Zero Conditional

The zero conditional is used to describe situations that always occur under certain conditions, as well as to express universal truths. For example, when discussing chocolate, it was noted that if someone eats chocolate, they always get a headache, which is a consistent outcome. This structure is characterized by two parts: the first part includes 'if' plus the present simple tense, while the second part also uses the present simple to indicate the result of the condition. An example provided is that if you drop an apple, it falls to the ground, which reflects a scientific fact about gravity.

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