ZERO CONDITIONAL

ZERO CONDITIONAL

• The zero conditional is a structure used for talking about:

• General truths
• Scientific facts
• Things which always happened under certain conditions
 STRUCTURE

• : "If + present simple, present simple.„

• It is important that both parts of the sentence are in the present simple tense and that there's no
future implication in this conditional.
 ZERO CONDITIONAL

• General truths:
• If condition result
• If it rains, we get wet
• Scientific facts:
• If condition result
• If the water boils, it is not cold
 ZERO CONDITIONAL

• Things that always happen under certain Conditions:

• If condition result
• If I study I get good marks
 EXAMPLES

• If you heat ice, it melts.

• If the sun sets, it gets dark.
• If you mix red and blue, you get purple.
• If you don’t water plants, they die.
• If it rains, the streets get wet.
 PRACTICE (5 MINUTES)
• Complete the following sentences using the zero conditional:
• If you ___________ (cut) an apple, it ___________ (turn) brown.
• If it ___________ (snow), the ground ___________ (become) white.
• If you ___________ (put) water in the freezer, it ___________ (freeze).
• If you ___________ (eat) too much, you ___________ (feel) sick.
• If you ___________ (leave) milk out, it ___________ (go) bad.
• If you ___________ (mix) red and yellow, you ___________ (get) orange.
• If you ___________ (drop) a glass, it ___________ (break).
• If you ___________ (don't study) for exams, you ___________ (fail).
• If you ___________ (turn on) the heater, the room ___________ (become) warm.
• If the power ___________ (go) out, the lights ___________ (turn) off.
 PAIR WORK (3 MINUTES)

• Work with your partner and create your own zero conditional sentences. Use the structure "If + present simple,
present simple." Try to come up with at least three sentences. Be ready to share them with the class.
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 REAL-LIFE APPLICATION (2 MINUTES)

• Think about situations in everyday life where you can use the zero conditional. Share at least two
examples with the class.
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 REAL-LIFE APPLICATION
• Weather: "If it rains, the ground gets wet." This expresses a general truth about what happens when it rains.
• Cooking: "If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils." This describes a scientific fact or a general rule
about boiling water.
• Routine Actions: "If I wake up late, I miss the bus." This illustrates a cause-and-effect relationship based on a
regular occurrence.
• Instructions or Procedures: "If you mix flour and water, you get a dough." This demonstrates a basic process
that consistently yields a specific result.
• Traffic: "If there's a lot of traffic, I arrive late." This shows a typical outcome when faced with heavy traffic.
• Health and Well-being: "If you exercise regularly, you feel more energetic." This presents a general truth
about the impact of regular exercise on energy levels.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!