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Zero Conditional

December 16, 2013 by Bret Tutor

Zero Conditional

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The easiest conditional to understand is the zero conditional. We use this type of conditional when the condition put forward is an absolute. Indisputable scientific facts are often expressed as zero conditionals. For example, boil some water and see the vapor rise. This is a zero conditional.

IF Condition Result
present simple present simple
If you boil water vapor rises.

This is different than the other conditionals since the outcome is not questionable. The vapor rises; end of story. We are not concerned about past or future, we are referring to facts and conditions that always hold true.

IF Condition Result
present simple present simple
If I run too fast my knees hurt.
If you whisper I can’t hear.
If you stay quiet I can hear the water.
If the door closes I won’t get on the plane.

You can change the order of the clauses as seen below:

Result IF Condition
present simple if present simple
My knees hurt if I run too fast.
I can’t hear if you whisper.
I can hear the water if you stay quiet.
I won’t get on the plane if the door closes.

Filed Under: Conditionals Tagged With: Conditionals, Grammar, Zero Conditional

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