Zero Conditional and First Conditional

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What is the zero conditional used for?

Back

The zero conditional is used to express general truths or facts that are always true, typically in the present tense.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Provide the structure of a zero conditional sentence.

Back

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

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Give an example of a zero conditional sentence.

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If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is the first conditional used for?

Back

The first conditional is used to talk about real and possible situations in the future.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Provide the structure of a first conditional sentence.

Back

The structure is: If + present simple, will + base verb.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Give an example of a first conditional sentence.

Back

If it rains tomorrow, I will stay home.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the difference between zero conditional and first conditional?

Back

Zero conditional refers to general truths, while first conditional refers to specific future possibilities.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

In the sentence 'If a snake is scared, it bites', what type of conditional is used?

Back

This is an example of a zero conditional.

Front

In the sentence 'We'll go to the beach if it is sunny on Saturday', what type of conditional is used?

Back

This is an example of a first conditional.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What happens in a zero conditional sentence when the 'if' clause is removed?

Back

The main clause can still stand alone as a general truth.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A