Monday 27 April 2009

CONDITIONAL CLAUSES : ZERO CONDITIONAL

CONDITIONAL CLAUSES

ZERO CONDITIONAL

The zero conditional is used when describing situations which have automatic or habitual results : (scientific facts general or personal truths The probability of the result is 100%.)

If you heat ice, it melts." (will melt is also possible)

If there is a shortage of any product, prices of that product go up.

My parents get angry if I come home late.

As you can see, both the main clause and the if clause are in the Present Simple.

The zero conditional is often used to give instructions:

Press the button if you want a receipt.

If you want to leave a message, speak after the tone.

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