ZERO AND FIRST CONDITIONAL

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What is the Zero Conditional?

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The Zero Conditional is used to express general truths or facts. It is formed using 'if' + present simple, and the result is also in the present simple.

Front

Give an example of a Zero Conditional sentence.

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If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils.

Front

What is the First Conditional?

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The First Conditional is used to talk about real and possible situations in the future. It is formed using 'if' + present simple, and the result is 'will' + base form of the verb.

Front

Give an example of a First Conditional sentence.

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If it rains tomorrow, I will take an umbrella.

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What is the structure of a Zero Conditional sentence?

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If + present simple, present simple.

Front

What is the structure of a First Conditional sentence?

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If + present simple, will + base form of the verb.

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When do we use the Zero Conditional?

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We use the Zero Conditional to state facts or things that are always true.

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When do we use the First Conditional?

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We use the First Conditional to talk about possible future events that depend on a condition.

Front

Is this sentence correct? 'If Daniel has the answers, he shares them with the rest of the class.'

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Yes, this sentence is correct and uses the Zero Conditional.

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Is this sentence correct? 'If Juanito studies so hard he will be a doctor.'

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No, this sentence is not correct because it should use the Zero Conditional.