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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