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ZERO CONDITIONAL – English Grammar

We can make a zero conditional sentence with two present simple verbs
(one in the 'if clause' and one in the 'main clause')

If + present simple, .... present simple.

This conditional is used when the result will always happen. So, if water
reaches 100 degrees, it always boils. It's a fact. I'm talking in general, not
about one particular situation. The result of the 'if clause' is always the main
clause.
Here are some more examples:
 If people eat too much, they get fat.
 If you touch a fire, you get burned.
 People die if they don't eat.
 You get water if you mix hydrogen and oxygen.
 Snakes bite if they are scared
 If babies are hungry, they cry

FIRST CONDITIONAL - English Grammar

When we are thinking about a possible situation in the future,
we use:

If + Present verb, future verb

This structure is common when talking about possible plans, promises,
warnings, threats or for persuading someone. We are predicting a likely
result in the future if a condition is fulfilled.

If + Simple Present, Will / Won't ...

 If I go to Paris next month for work, I'll visit the Eiffel Tower (Plans)
 If I have time, I will help you. (Promise)
 If you touch that wire, you will get an electric shock. (Warning)
 If you eat my chocolate that is in the fridge, you'll sleep outside with the dog.(Threat)
 If you take me to the mall, I'll buy you an ice cream. (Persuasion)
 If she doesn't go to university, her parents won't be happy.
 If it rains, we will cancel the trip.
 If that candidate becomes President, the country will be in trouble.
 If I win the competition, I will donate half of the prize money to charity.
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Future Verb + If + Present Simple

 I will be annoyed if they don't arrive on time.
 You will get a better job if you can speak English.
 You will miss the bus if you don't hurry.
 The dog will bite you if you pull its tail.
 Your boss will be angry if you don't finish the job.
 What will you do if they fire you?
 You will feel better if you take this medicine.

FUTURE TIME CLAUSES

WHEN, ONCE, AS SOON AS

We can use when, once, as and as soon as to talk about a specific point in time
when something happened or will happen:

 When we were in Greece, we went to as many islands as possible.
 They always close their curtains once they get home in the evening.
 As soon as we hear any news, we’ll call you

BEFORE, AFTER AND UNTIL

We use BEFORE and AFTER to talk about the order of events in the past or

future. With before and after, either the main clause or the subordinate clause can
come first:

 [event 1]She’ll pick you up  before  [event 2]she comes here.
 After [event 1]she comes here,  [event 2]she’ll pick you up.

UNTIL as a time conjunction means up to a time in the past or future. In the case
of until, the main clause usually comes first:

 I’m going to wait until  the January sales start to buy a new jacket.
 Until he mentioned his name was Doug, I thought he was called Damien!(less
common order)
 We spell until with one l. (Not: untill)

UNLESS: Substitute For “If Not.”

 You won’t lose any weight unless you start eating healthier food.
 I’m not going to dance unless somebody invites me.
 Unless there’s an emergency at work, I’ll be home on time.