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Zero Conditional

Introduction
The //zero conditional// is a structure used for talking about general truths — things which always happen under certain conditions. This page will explain how the zero conditional is formed, and when to use it.

1. The structure of a zero conditional sentence
A zero conditional sentence consists of two clauses, an “if” clause and a main clause (In most zero conditional sentences you can use **when** or **if** and the meaning will stay the same.): If the “if” clause comes first, a comma is usually used. If the “if” clause comes second, there is no need for a comma: We use the same verb form in each part of a zero conditional: the simple present tense:
 * ~ “if” clause ||~ main clause ||
 * If you heat water to 100 degrees, || it boils. ||
 * ~ main clause ||~ “if” clause ||
 * Water boils || if you heat it to 100 degrees, ||
 * ~ “if” clause || **if** + subject + simple present verb ||
 * ~ main clause || subject + simple present verb ||

2. Using the zero conditional
The zero conditional is used to talk about things which are always true — such as scientific facts and general truths: When you are sure that you understand the lesson, you can continue with the exercises.
 * ~ Example ||~ Explanation ||
 * If you cross an international date line, the time changes. || This always happens — every time you cross a date line. ||
 * If it rains, the grass gets wet. || This is basically always true — the rain makes the grass wet. ||
 * Wood doesn't burn if there is no air. || This is a scientific fact — wood needs air in order to burn. No air = no fire. ||

VIDEO- Introduction to conditionals

A teacher makes an introduction to what a conditional is and the way they are usually used. This video is important for teaching, since we usually take for granted that students know what a conditional is and sometimes it is not so evident and this video helps students understand that what they are studying is part of the reality they live in.

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---PODCAST - CONDITIONALS

A teacher explain in detail the four types of conditionals with examples and some good clues to be fully correct in exams. This podcast is relevant, since it summerises all the types of conditionals, highlighting the aspects the students may be confused in, so before an exam it can be really useful to clarify a lot of ideas.

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