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Zero Conditional (Real Conditional)
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What Is the Zero Conditional?
The zero conditional is used in situations that are generally true. It is also called real conditional because it is used in situations where the condition causes the result and vice versa.
Conditionals—Zero Conditional
Zero Conditional Structure
The usual structure of zero conditional sentences is:
In zero conditional sentences, the if-clause marker is sometimes replaced by the word when.
When is used to express that a situation is certain to happen.
If is mostly used to express that a situation may happen.
Zero Conditional Uses
The zero conditional is genrally used to:
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Give instructions
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Talk about facts
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State rules
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Describe habits
Give Instructions
*In zero conditional sentences, the imperative mood can be used in the main clause.
Talk About Facts
State Rules
*In zero conditional sentences, modals can be used in the if-clause or the main clause.
Describe Habits
