ZERO CONDITIONAL with: ‘IF’/‘WHEN’ + PRESENT SIMPLE
“if” / “when” clause main clause
If/When it rains, the grass grows.
main clause “if” / “when” clause
The grass grows if/when it rains.
The zero conditional is used to talk about things that are always, or generally, true; it is also
used to talk about scientific facts.
Match the clauses below.
1. If I am late for class, _3__ when it rains.
(A)
2. When he stays up very late, _6__ I always look left and right.
(B)
3. I always take my umbrella _1__ my teacher gets angry.
(C)
4. If you study hard, _7__ if I don’t have my glasses.
(D)
5. When she watches a movie, _4__ you get good grades in school.
(E)
6. When I cross the street, _2__ he is very tired the next morning.
(F)
7. I can’t do my homework, _5__ she likes to eat popcorn.
(G)
Choose the best sentences below. (Already solved)
1 (A) When I stay up late, I am tired the next 5 (A) My boss is always angry when I am
. morning. late for work.
2 (A) My little brother cries when he loses 6 (A) Lots of people go shopping when
. games. that store has a sale.
3 (A) Coffee tastes better when you add a 7 (A) Most dishes break if you drop them
. little sugar. on the floor.
4 . 8
.
(B) I usually stay at home when I feel sick. (B) When I go on a diet, I start to lose
weight.
Complete the sentences below by making Zero Conditional statements.
1. If you study hard, you don’t have time for play with you brothers___________
2. I can’t do my homework if I don’t see the guides _______________________
3. People get hungry if the waiter doesn’t move fast _______________________
4. When she watches a movie, she always turns off the lights _____________________
5. When I’m sad, I usually play the piano ______________________________