If you heat ice, it melts.
- Language
- English
- Level
- B2
- Unit
- Conditionals and Wishes
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The zero conditional is a way to talk about facts, rules, or things that are always true in English. It uses 'if' to show that one thing always happens when another thing happens.
When to use it
Use the zero conditional in English to talk about scientific facts, habits, or general truths—things that always happen when a condition is met.
Key forms
- If + present simple, present simple.
- Example: If it rains, the ground gets wet.
Examples
If water boils, it turns to steam.
If I am late, my boss gets angry.
If you mix red and blue, you get purple.
Tips
- Both parts of the sentence use the present simple tense.
- Do not use 'will' or 'would' in zero conditional sentences.
- You can change the order: 'The ground gets wet if it rains.'