GRAMMAR:
Zero conditional / Conditional Type 0
- Usage We use Type 0 conditional to talk about
1. general truths If we eat contaminated food, we become ill. If we don’t feel well, we see a doctor.
2. scientific facts If we heat water to 100°C, it boils.
3. imperatives If you don’t feel well, see a doctor.
- Form
if-clause main clause (result clause) , present simple present simple
Conditional Sentences / If - Clauses Type I
A. Conditional Sentence Type 1: → It is possible and also very likely that the condition will be fulfilled.
Form: If + Simple Present >>> Future (= will + bare infinitive)
Example: If I find her address, I’ll send her an invitation.
Exercise : Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type I ) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If you (send) …………………….this letter now, she (receive)………………………………… . it tomorrow .
2. If I (do)……………………… this test, I (improve ) ………………………………. my English.
3. Peggy (go ) …………………………… shopping if she (have) …………………………. time in the afternoon.
4. Simon (go) ……………………………. to London next week if he (get ) ……………………… a cheap flight.
- Teacher: farida attar