If you heat water to 100°C, it boils.
- Language
- English
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Conditionals
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The zero conditional is a way to talk about things that are always true in English, especially facts, rules, or things that always happen if something else happens.
When to use it
Use the zero conditional to talk about general truths, scientific facts, or things that always happen in the same way.
Key forms
- if + present simple, present simple
- Example: If it rains, the ground gets wet.
Examples
If I am late, my teacher gets angry.
If people eat too much, they get fat.
If you touch fire, you get burned.
Tips
- Use the present simple tense in both parts of the sentence.
- You can change the order: 'The ground gets wet if it rains.'
- Do not use 'will' or 'would' in zero conditional sentences.