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Zero and first conditional - Coggle Diagram
Zero and first conditional
Conditional sentences have two parts: the
if-clause
describes a
possible event
and the
main clause
describes
the result
of that event. The
if-clause
can come
before or after
the
main clause
.
When the
if-clause
is
first
, put a
comma
between the two parts
If
the lizard gets scared
,
it hides.
The lizard hides
if
it gets scared.
Zero conditional
The zero conditional describes events and results that
happen
regularly
or are
always true
.
lf
and
when
both mean
’every time'
:
every time the event happens, the same result happens
. We use a
present tense
in
both
the
if-clause
and the
main clause
.
If
the lizard
gets
scared, it
hides
.
If
l
go
to the city centre, l always
eat
in that restaurant.
Anyone
can succeed
if they
work
hard.
Butter
doesn't burn
in the pan if you
add
a little oil to it.
First conditional
The first conditional describes
possible future events
and the
expected results
of those events. We use a
present tense
in the
if-clause
and a
future form
in the
main clause
.
If
the scientists
succeed
, many people
will live
longer.
If
I
don't work
hard, I
won't be
successful.
Will
you
have to commute if
you
get
the job?
He
’ll cook
you an amazing meal
if
you
ask
him to. He loves
showing off!
Imperative conditionals
We can use
imperatives
in the
main clause
. The meaning can be present or future.
If you 're tired (now),
go
to bed (now).
lf you're tired when you arrive (this evening),
go
to bed (then).
Unless
Unless means
‘if not’
. We can use it in
zero or first conditionals
and with
imperatives
.
We play every Saturday
unless
it rains.
It won't hurt you
unless
you run away.