Mastering the Zero Conditional

What is the structure of a zero conditional sentence?

• If + present simple, present simple.

• If + future simple, future simple.

• If + present continuous, present continuous.

• If + past simple, past simple.

Complete the sentence: If it rains, the ground ___ (get) wet.

• gets

• is wet

• will be wet

• was wet

Identify the correct if-clause: If you heat ice, it ___ (melt).

• boil

• sublimate

• melts

• freeze

Which of the following is a zero conditional sentence? A) If I were you, I would study. B) If you mix red and blue, you get purple. C) If it was sunny, we would go out.

• If it rains, the ground gets wet.

• B) If you mix red and blue, you get purple.

• If I had known, I would have told you.

• If you heat ice, it melts.

Fill in the blank: If you touch fire, you ___ (burn).

• burn

• freeze

• douse

• ignite

True or False: Zero conditional sentences are used for unreal situations.

• Zero conditional sentences are used for hypothetical situations.

• True

• False

• Zero conditional sentences express general truths.

Choose the correct form: If you freeze water, it ___ (turn) into ice.

• boils

• melts

• turns

• freeze

What happens if you don't water a plant? (Use a zero conditional sentence)

• If you don't water a plant, it becomes more resilient.

• If you don't water a plant, it produces more flowers.

• If you don't water a plant, it grows faster.

• If you don't water a plant, it wilts and eventually dies.

Identify the real-life situation: If you drop a glass, it ___ (break).

• break

• float

• roll

• slide

Complete the sentence: If the sun sets, it ___ (get) dark.

• is getting

• gets

• got

• will get