The zero conditional is also called the present real
conditional.
STRUCTURE
If + Present Simple, + Present Simple
If you heat ice, It melts.
Present Simple + If + Present Simple
Ice melts If you heat it.
Examples:
If you want to be healthy, you need to eat properly
If you earn more money, you pay higher taxes.
USES
• Rules
Ex: If you take your cell phone into class, it must be turned
off.
• Scientific Facts
Ex: If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils.
• General Truths
Ex: you can be healthier, if you don’t smoke.
• Cause and Effect
Ex: If you push the button, the volume increases.
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TOEIC - Zero Conditional
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