Learning English Grammar First and zero conditional
Jul 15, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of zero and first conditional sentences! Discover relatable examples, including a sweet twist with chocolate. The hosts break down the differences between certainty and uncertainty in conditionals, providing clarity on their usage. Learn common mistakes and receive handy tips for crafting accurate sentences. Plus, challenge yourself with a quiz at the end to test your newfound knowledge!
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Personal Effects of Eating Chocolate
- Catherine shares her personal experience of getting headaches from eating chocolate.
- Neil humorously responds that eating chocolate makes him fat, contrasting their reactions.
Zero Conditional Usage
- The zero conditional describes situations that always happen or scientific truths.
- It uses if plus present simple for the situation and present simple for the result.
Example of First Conditional
- The first conditional example given is "If you drop that glass, it'll break."
- This shows a possible future situation, using if + present simple and will + infinitive for the result.