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Zero Conditional

The document discusses the zero conditional, which is used to talk about general truths, scientific facts, and things that always happen under certain conditions. It provides the structure of the zero conditional, examples, practice sentences, and discusses real-life applications.

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Zero Conditional

The document discusses the zero conditional, which is used to talk about general truths, scientific facts, and things that always happen under certain conditions. It provides the structure of the zero conditional, examples, practice sentences, and discusses real-life applications.

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ZERO CONDITIONAL

ZERO CONDITIONAL

• The zero conditional is a structure used for talking about:


• General truths
• Scientific facts
• Things which always happened under certain conditions
STRUCTURE

• : "If + present simple, present simple.„


• It is important that both parts of the sentence are in the present simple tense and that there's no
future implication in this conditional.
ZERO CONDITIONAL

• General truths:
• If condition result
• If it rains, we get wet
• Scientific facts:
• If condition result
• If the water boils, it is not cold
ZERO CONDITIONAL

• Things that always happen under certain Conditions:


• If condition result
• If I study I get good marks
EXAMPLES

• If you heat ice, it melts.


• If the sun sets, it gets dark.
• If you mix red and blue, you get purple.
• If you don’t water plants, they die.
• If it rains, the streets get wet.
PRACTICE (5 MINUTES)
• Complete the following sentences using the zero conditional:
• If you ___________ (cut) an apple, it ___________ (turn) brown.
• If it ___________ (snow), the ground ___________ (become) white.
• If you ___________ (put) water in the freezer, it ___________ (freeze).
• If you ___________ (eat) too much, you ___________ (feel) sick.
• If you ___________ (leave) milk out, it ___________ (go) bad.
• If you ___________ (mix) red and yellow, you ___________ (get) orange.
• If you ___________ (drop) a glass, it ___________ (break).
• If you ___________ (don't study) for exams, you ___________ (fail).
• If you ___________ (turn on) the heater, the room ___________ (become) warm.
• If the power ___________ (go) out, the lights ___________ (turn) off.
PAIR WORK (3 MINUTES)

• Work with your partner and create your own zero conditional sentences. Use the structure "If + present simple,
present simple." Try to come up with at least three sentences. Be ready to share them with the class.
• ______________________________________________________________
• ______________________________________________________________
• ______________________________________________________________
REAL-LIFE APPLICATION (2 MINUTES)

• Think about situations in everyday life where you can use the zero conditional. Share at least two
examples with the class.
• _______________________________________________________________
• _______________________________________________________________
REAL-LIFE APPLICATION
• Weather: "If it rains, the ground gets wet." This expresses a general truth about what happens when it rains.
• Cooking: "If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils." This describes a scientific fact or a general rule
about boiling water.
• Routine Actions: "If I wake up late, I miss the bus." This illustrates a cause-and-effect relationship based on a
regular occurrence.
• Instructions or Procedures: "If you mix flour and water, you get a dough." This demonstrates a basic process
that consistently yields a specific result.
• Traffic: "If there's a lot of traffic, I arrive late." This shows a typical outcome when faced with heavy traffic.
• Health and Well-being: "If you exercise regularly, you feel more energetic." This presents a general truth
about the impact of regular exercise on energy levels.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

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