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Zero conditional
This structure is used to
explain a situation which is
cause- effect. Is use to
describe a situation where
the result will ALWAYS
happen.
If + subject + present
simple, subject + present
simple
The order of the two
phrases can be
change. If we start
with the Word “If”, we
separate the phrases
with a comma. But if
we start the sentence
with the phrase of the
Notes result, we don´t use a
comma.
It is also use to express real
facts, for example, scientific
facts, scientific laws,
general truths, etc.
It is also use to give
instructions, and in this
case we use the imperative
to express the instruction
or warning.
We can also replace the
auxiliar “if” for “when” in
this conditional.
First conditional