zero conditional

Z E R O C O N D I T I O N A L

We use the zero conditional to talk about things that are generally true.

The structure is: If + present simple , present simple.

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comma

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If

Present simple if present simple.

condition

Result

if

e x a m p l e s

If I drink too much coffee, I can't sleep at night. Ice melts if you heat it. If the Moon is full, it glows. If you water plants, they grow. If metal is exposed to water, it rusts. If you exercise regularly, your health improves.