if conditional zero type

 What is the zero conditional?

We use the zero conditional when we want to talk about facts or things that are generally true.

It is important to remember that this condition is not realated to the past, present or future - it only applies to things which are ALWAYS true.

We can make a zero conditional sentence with two present simple verbs (one in the 'if clause' and one in the 'main clause'):

• If + present simple, .... present simple.

This conditional is used when the result will always happen. So, if water reaches 100 degrees, it always boils. It's a fact. I'm talking in general, not about one particular situation. The result of the 'if clause' is always the main clause.

The 'if' in this conditional can usually be replaced by 'when' without changing the meaning.

For example: If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils. (It is always true, there can't be a different result sometimes). If I eatpeanuts, I am sick. (This is true only for me, maybe, not for everyone, but it's still true that I'm sick every time I eat peanuts)

Here are some more examples:

• If people eat too much, they get fat. • If you touch a fire, you get burned. • People die if they don't eat. • You get water if you mix hydrogen and oxygen. • Snakes bite if they are scared • If babies are hungry, they cry

Using Type 0:

We use the Type Zero (Type-0) when talking about our habits, our typical behaviors, explanations, guidelines, advices, orders and instructions, general truths, Real World and scientific facts

Notes:

The sentence can begin with an If Clause or a Main Clause. If the sentence begins with an ‘If Clause’, put a comma between the If Clause and the Main Clause.

(If) + (Simple Present) + (,) + (Simple Present)

(Simple Present) + (if) + (Simple Present)

Examples:

• If it rains, the ground gets wet. / The ground gets wet if it rains.
• If you mix yellow and blue, you get green. / You get green if you mix yellow and blue.
• If you are tired, you go to bed early. / You go to bed early İf you are tired.

In Zero Conditional Sentences, you can replace “If” with “When“, because both express general truths. The meaning will be unchanged.

Examples:

• If you press the button, the television turns on. / When you press the button, the television turns on.
• Water boils if it reaches 100 degrees. /  Water boils when it reaches 100 degrees.