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What is the structure of the zero conditional?
What is the structure of the zero conditional?
- If + present simple + present simple (correct)
- If + past simple + present simple
- If + present simple + will + verb
- If + present perfect + present simple
When is the first conditional used?
When is the first conditional used?
- To state general truths
- To express scientific laws
- For predictions about future events (correct)
- For habitual actions
Which sentence best exemplifies the zero conditional?
Which sentence best exemplifies the zero conditional?
- If it rains, the ground gets wet. (correct)
- If he calls, I will answer.
- If I see her, I will say hello.
- If you try hard, you will succeed.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the zero conditional?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the zero conditional?
What is the main difference between the zero and first conditional?
What is the main difference between the zero and first conditional?
Which example illustrates the use of the first conditional?
Which example illustrates the use of the first conditional?
Which statement about using the zero conditional is true?
Which statement about using the zero conditional is true?
In what context is the first conditional most appropriately used?
In what context is the first conditional most appropriately used?
Which of the following correctly defines a zero conditional statement?
Which of the following correctly defines a zero conditional statement?
Which sentence demonstrates a relationship where the result is always true, based on a given condition?
Which sentence demonstrates a relationship where the result is always true, based on a given condition?
In a first conditional sentence, what does the main clause express?
In a first conditional sentence, what does the main clause express?
What is the function of the simple present tense in the if-clause of both zero and first conditional sentences?
What is the function of the simple present tense in the if-clause of both zero and first conditional sentences?
Which of the following best describes a scenario appropriate for using the zero conditional?
Which of the following best describes a scenario appropriate for using the zero conditional?
Which sentence correctly uses 'will' to indicate a probable future consequence?
Which sentence correctly uses 'will' to indicate a probable future consequence?
If you see lightning, what should have happened already to make a zero conditional statement?
If you see lightning, what should have happened already to make a zero conditional statement?
Which of the following main clauses is appropriate for a first conditional sentence that begins, 'If I save enough money...'?
Which of the following main clauses is appropriate for a first conditional sentence that begins, 'If I save enough money...'?
Which sentence accurately represents a habit associated with the zero conditional?
Which sentence accurately represents a habit associated with the zero conditional?
Which pair of clauses correctly represents the general structure of a sentence using the first conditional?
Which pair of clauses correctly represents the general structure of a sentence using the first conditional?
Which sentence uses the zero conditional to describe a scientific fact?
Which sentence uses the zero conditional to describe a scientific fact?
Flashcards
Zero Conditional
Zero Conditional
Describes a general truth or a habitual action. It's true under certain conditions.
Zero Conditional Structure
Zero Conditional Structure
Uses 'if + present simple + present simple.'
First Conditional
First Conditional
Describes a possible future result that depends on a condition.
First Conditional Structure
First Conditional Structure
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Zero Conditional Use
Zero Conditional Use
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First Conditional Use
First Conditional Use
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Key Difference: Time
Key Difference: Time
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Key Difference: Action
Key Difference: Action
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When to Use Each Conditional
When to Use Each Conditional
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Study Notes
Zero Conditional
- The zero conditional describes a general truth or a habitual action.
- It's used when the result of an action is always true under certain conditions.
- The structure is "If + present simple + present simple."
- Example: If it rains, the ground gets wet.
- This sentence means it's always true that if it rains, the ground gets wet.
- It's essentially a general rule or law of nature; a scientific fact or a statement about habitual behaviour.
First Conditional
- The first conditional describes a possible future result which may depend on a condition.
- It deals with probable actions or results that are possible to occur in the future.
- The structure is "If + present simple + will/won't + verb."
- Example: If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
- This sentence expresses the possible result of future action.
- It's a prediction of what might happen.
Key Differences
- The zero conditional describes things that are always true whilst the first conditional describes possibilities in the future.
- The zero conditional deals with facts and habitual actions while the first conditional deals with actions that might happen in the future.
When to Use Each Conditional
- Zero conditional: statements that always hold true; general truths, scientific facts, regular habits.
- First conditional: talking about possible future events, predictions, results dependent on a condition.
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