Zero and First conditional

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What is the Zero Conditional?

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The Zero Conditional is used to talk about general truths or facts. It is formed using the present simple tense in both the 'if' clause and the main clause. Example: If you heat ice, it melts.

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What is the First Conditional?

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The First Conditional is used to talk about real and possible situations in the future. It is formed using 'if' + present simple in the 'if' clause and 'will' + base verb in the main clause. Example: If it rains, I will stay home.

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Complete the sentence: If you ______ (touch) a fire, you ______ (get) burned.

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touch / get

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Complete the sentence: If you ______ (stand) in the rain, you ______ (get) wet.

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stand / get

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Complete the sentence: If it _____ (not rain) tomorrow, we _____ (go) for a picnic.

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doesn't rain / will go

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Complete the sentence: If we ______ (not hurry), we ______ (be) late.

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don’t hurry / will be

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Complete the sentence: If he ______ (be) late, we ______ (go) without him.

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is / will go

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What is the structure of the Zero Conditional?

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The structure is: If + present simple, present simple. Example: If you mix red and blue, you get purple.

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What is the structure of the First Conditional?

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The structure is: If + present simple, will + base verb. Example: If I study, I will pass the exam.

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When do we use the Zero Conditional?

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We use the Zero Conditional for facts, scientific truths, and things that are always true.