0. Conditional Type Zero (Conditional Present)

Probable Conditional

0. Conditional Type Zero

(Conditional Present)

We use the zero conditional to talk about things that are generally true, especially for universal laws and rules.

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(if + present simple , present simple)

Present simple is also called present indefinite. Learn about present simple click here

Formula / structure for understanding

If + Sub + V1 , Sub + V1

Conditional clause	Main Clause OR Independent Clause
If you heat water,	it boils.

We can say conditional clause, dependent clause or subordinate clause.

→ If you heat water, it boils.

→ If you drop the glass, it breaks.

→ If you heat ice, it melts.

→ If he eats too much, he gets fat.

The main clause can also be at the beginning of the sentence. In this case, don't use a comma.

→ He gets fat if he eats too much.

→ The glass breaks if you drop it.

→ Ice melts if you heat it.

→ Water boils if you heat it.

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0. Conditional Type Zero (Conditional Present) click here
1. Conditional Type I (Conditional Future) click here

2. Conditional II (Conditional Past) click here

3 & 4. Type III and IV Click here
5 & 6. Type V & VI Click here
7. Conditional Type VII (Wish – Imaginary state/Action) click here

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