Zero Conditional Structures and Usage

Teacher Katie introduces the zero conditional, also known as the present real conditional, which is used to express general truths or scientific facts. The video provides examples, explains the structure and usage, and offers practice exercises. It covers forming negative sentences and questions, and concludes with extended practice scenarios.

What is the main focus of the video?

• Zero conditional

• Past tense usage

• Passive voice

• Future tense usage

Which of the following is a zero conditional sentence?

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

• If she had known, she would have come.

• If it rains, I will stay inside.

• If I were you, I would apologize.

What do zero conditional sentences express?

• Future possibilities

• General truths and scientific facts

• Past regrets

• Hypothetical situations

In a zero conditional sentence, what verb tense is used?

• Future simple

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

Which of the following is a correct zero conditional structure?

• If + past simple, will + base verb

• If + present continuous, past simple

• If + future simple, present simple

• If + present simple, present simple

What happens if you switch the order of clauses in a zero conditional sentence?

• You must add 'then'

• You do not use a comma

• You must change the verb tense

• You must use a comma

Which sentence is an example of a negative zero conditional?

• If you study, you pass.

• If you heat water, it boils.

• If there is no rain, the grass doesn't grow.

• If it rains, we go inside.

How do you form a question in zero conditional?

• Use past simple structure

• Use present simple structure

• Use 'would' in the if clause

• Use 'will' in the main clause

What is the correct response to 'Does ice melt if you heat it?'

• No, it doesn't.

• Yes, it does.

• Yes, it will.

• No, it won't.

What should you do when forming negative zero conditional sentences?

• Use 'will not' in the main clause

• Use 'did not' in the main clause

• Use 'would not' in the if clause

• Use 'do not' or 'does not' in the clauses