The zero conditional is used when we want to talk about situations that are generally true or always happen under certain conditions. To form the zero conditional, we use the simple present tense in both the if clause and the main clause. The structure of the zero conditional is quite simple: we start with the word «if» followed by the simple present tense that describes the condition, and then we have the simple present tense that describes the result. For example, «if it rains, the ground gets wet.»

Let’s look at some more examples of the zero conditional:

• If you heat ice, it melts.
• If you mix red and blue, you get purple.
• If you don’t water plants, they die.

As you can see, these sentences describe things that generally happen or are always true when specific conditions are met. Great job, everyone! Now you know how to use the zero conditional in English grammar. Remember, practice is key to mastering this important grammar topic. Keep working on it, and you’ll be able to express general truths and situations that always occur under specific conditions with ease.

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