Zero Conditional


Zero Conditional


 The zero conditional is used to express universal truths, scientific facts, habits, or routines. It describes a cause-and-effect relationship that is always true. If the condition is met, the result will inevitably occur.

When to use it:

  • General truths and facts: If you mix blue and yellow, you get green.
  • Scientific principle: If you heat water to 100°C, it boils.
  • Giving instructions (using the imperative in the result clause): If the doorbell rings, don’t open the door.
  • Describing habits or routines: If I have time in the morning, I exercise.

Grammatical structure
The fundamental structure is: If + Condition Clause (in Present Simple), Result Clause (in Present Simple).

Key punctuation rule:

  • A comma (,) is used when the sentence begins with If.
  • No comma is used if the result clause comes first.

1. Affirmative form

If + Personal Noun + Verb in Present Simple + , + Personal Noun + Verb in Present Simple.

Inverted order (without a comma):
Personal Noun + Verb in Present Simple + if + Personal Noun + Verb in Present Simple.


2. Negative form

Negation in the Present Simple is formed with don’t or doesn’t followed by the verb in its base form.

If + Personal Noun + don't/doesn't + Verb in simple form + , + Personal Noun + don't/doesn't + Verb in simple form.

Inverted order (without a comma):
Personal Noun + don't/doesn't + Verb in simple form + if + Personal Noun + don't/doesn't + Verb in simple form.


3. Interrogative form

Do/Does + Personal Noun + Verb in simple form + if + Personal Noun + Verb in Present Simple + ?


4. WH- Questions

Wh- word + do/does + Personal Noun + Verb in simple form + if + Personal Noun + Verb in Present Simple?

Examples

  • Affirmative (+): If Tom wakes up early, he goes for a run.
                               Si Tom se despierta temprano, sale a correr.

    Negative (-): If they don't take the bus, they don't arrive on time.
                         Si ellos no toman el autobús, no llegan a tiempo.

    Interrogative (?): If Sarah finishes work early, what does she do?
                                Si Sarah termina el trabajo temprano, ¿qué hace?



Jesús Mario Ozumbilla Pacheco/Aldo Eduardo Gamero Beltrán

Comentarios

Publicar un comentario

Entradas más populares de este blog

Adjeticves- Comparatives- Superlatives- Comparatives of equality

Imagen
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns (people, animals, things, places, or ideas). They give more information about the quality, size, color, shape, quantity, or condition of something. What Are Adjectives Used For? Adjectives are used to: 1. Describe physical characteristics • a tall man, a small house 2. Express emotions or qualities • a happy child, a boring movie 3. Indicate quantity or number • three cats, many books 4. Show possession • my phone, her jacket 5. Point out something specific • this book, those shoes Basic Formula 1. Adjective before the noun Formula: Adjective + Noun Examples: • A red apple • An old car • A beautiful house Aldo Eduardo Gamero Beltran 1-Regular adjectives  Regulas adjectives form their comparative form by adding the particle "ER"to the end of the adjective plus the word  "THAN, and their superlative form is formed by placing the article "THE" before the adjectiv...
Leer más

Modals

Imagen
 CAN What is the Modal? A Modal(Or Modal verb) is a speciial special type of auxiliary verb in English. It is used to express things like ability, possibility, permission, obligation, advice, necessity, and more  What is the modal "CAN"? "CAN" is a modal verb in English. It doesn't change form and is always followed  What is "CAN" used for? The modal "CAN" is used to express different meanings depending on the context: ability, permission, possibility and request or offers formulas Affirmative Personal Noun+Can+verb in simple form+complement Negative Personal Noun+Can't(Cannot or Can not)+Verb in simple form+complement Interrogative Can+personal noun+verb in simple form+complement+? Examples  She can dance very well Ella puede bailar muy bien He can't drive a car El no puede manejar un carro Can you help me with my homework? ¿Puedes ayudarme con mi tarea? Diego de Jesús Pérez Leines May May The auxiliary modal 'may" in Englis...
Leer más

Verb to be

Imagen
  V erb  to be The verb "to be" is one of the most important in English. It means "to be" and is used to describe people, places, things, and states. What is it used for? The verb to be serves several fundamental purposes in English: It describes states or conditions, such as emotions or positions. It is used to identify people, objects, or situations. It helps to talk about events, time, and weather. It is essential for forming progressive tenses and the passive voice. Form                                                                           Formula Affirmative                                Personal noun + Verb to be (am, is, are) + Complement Negative            ...
Leer más