Identifying Zero Conditional Quiz

1. Which sentence is a zero conditional sentence?

If it rains tomorrow, we will stay inside.

If you heat water to 100°C, it boils.

If I won the lottery, I would buy a car.

If she had left earlier, she would have arrived on time.

Only option B uses present simple in both clauses and states a general scientific fact.

Explanation

Only option B uses present simple in both clauses and states a general scientific fact.

2. Which of these is a zero conditional sentence?

If I finish my homework, I will watch TV.

If you mix red and blue, you get purple.

If I were you, I would apologize.

If he had studied, he would have passed.

Option B uses present simple in both parts and describes a result that always happens.

Explanation

Option B uses present simple in both parts and describes a result that always happens.

3. The sentence "If you touch fire, you get burned" is a zero conditional sentence.

True

False

Both verbs are in the present simple and the idea is a general truth, so it is zero conditional.

Explanation

Both verbs are in the present simple and the idea is a general truth, so it is zero conditional.

4. The sentence "If I had more money, I would travel the world" is a zero conditional sentence.

True

False

This is the second conditional because it describes an unreal present or future with would + base verb.

Explanation

This is the second conditional because it describes an unreal present or future with would + base verb.

5. Which of the following sentences are zero conditional?

If you freeze water, it turns into ice.

If it rains, the ground gets wet.

If I pass the test tomorrow, I will celebrate.

If you do not eat, you get hungry.

If she had known, she would have come.

A, B, and D use present simple in both clauses and describe general results; the others use different conditional patterns.

Explanation

A, B, and D use present simple in both clauses and describe general results; the others use different conditional patterns.

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6. Which sentences are NOT zero conditional sentences?

If you press this button, the computer turns off.

If it snows, schools sometimes close.

If I see him tomorrow, I will say hello.

If you heat ice, it melts.

If he worked harder, he would get better grades.

Sentences C and E are first and second conditional, not zero conditional.

Explanation

Sentences C and E are first and second conditional, not zero conditional.

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7. Complete the zero conditional: If you drop a glass, it ____.

Breaks is present simple and shows a result that usually happens when you drop a glass.

Explanation

Breaks is present simple and shows a result that usually happens when you drop a glass.

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8. Complete the zero conditional: If people exercise regularly, they ___ healthier.

Feel is present simple and describes a general result of regular exercise.

Explanation

Feel is present simple and describes a general result of regular exercise.

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9. Which sentence has the correct verb tenses for a zero conditional?

If you touch a hot stove, you got burned.

If you touch a hot stove, you get burned.

If you touched a hot stove, you would get burned.

If you touch a hot stove, you will get burned.

Touch and get are both in the present simple and describe what normally happens.

Explanation

Touch and get are both in the present simple and describe what normally happens.

10. Which sentence is a zero conditional with the if-clause at the end?

You get wet if you stand in the rain.

You will get wet if you stand in the rain tomorrow.

You would get wet if you stood in the rain.

You would have got wet if you had stood in the rain.

You get wet if you stand in the rain uses present simple in both clauses and states a general truth.

Explanation

You get wet if you stand in the rain uses present simple in both clauses and states a general truth.

11. A zero conditional sentence normally uses the present simple in both the if-clause and the result clause.

True

False

The basic zero conditional structure is If + present simple, present simple.

Explanation

The basic zero conditional structure is If + present simple, present simple.

12. The sentence "If I see a spider later, I will scream" is a zero conditional sentence.

True

False

This is first conditional because it uses will scream for a possible specific future event.

Explanation

This is first conditional because it uses will scream for a possible specific future event.

13. Which zero conditional sentences describe scientific facts?

If the sun sets, it gets dark.

If you add salt to water, it tastes salty.

If I go to the store later, I will buy milk.

If you do not breathe, you die.

If I were taller, I would play basketball.

A, B, and D describe general facts using present simple in both clauses.

Explanation

A, B, and D describe general facts using present simple in both clauses.

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14. Which zero conditional sentences describe everyday habits or routines?

If I finish my homework, I watch TV.

If she is tired, she goes to bed early.

If they study at night, they feel sleepy in the morning.

If I finish my homework, I will watch TV.

If she had time, she would travel.

A, B, and C talk about regular habits with present simple in both clauses.

Explanation

A, B, and C talk about regular habits with present simple in both clauses.

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15. Complete the rule: If the teacher is talking, students ___ quiet.

Stay is present simple and shows a general classroom rule in zero conditional form.

Explanation

Stay is present simple and shows a general classroom rule in zero conditional form.

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16. Complete the machine rule: If you press this button, the machine ____.

Starts is present simple and describes what always happens when you press the button.

Explanation

Starts is present simple and describes what always happens when you press the button.

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17. What type of conditional is this sentence: "If you drink too much coffee, you do not sleep well"?

Zero conditional

First conditional

Second conditional

Third conditional

It uses present simple in both clauses and describes a regular result, so it is zero conditional.

Explanation

It uses present simple in both clauses and describes a regular result, so it is zero conditional.

18. Which sentence is NOT a zero conditional sentence?

If you read every day, your vocabulary grows.

If water is cold enough, it turns to ice.

If I have time tomorrow, I will call you.

If you stay in the sun too long, you get sunburned.

Option C uses will call and refers to a specific possible future, so it is first conditional.

Explanation

Option C uses will call and refers to a specific possible future, so it is first conditional.

19. A sentence must always begin with "if" to be a zero conditional sentence.

True

False

The if-clause can come second, as in You get tired if you do not sleep enough.

Explanation

The if-clause can come second, as in You get tired if you do not sleep enough.

20. Zero conditional sentences talk about things that are generally ___ when a condition is met.

Zero conditional describes results that are generally true whenever the condition happens.

Explanation

Zero conditional describes results that are generally true whenever the condition happens.

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Finding the Structure: Identifying Zero Conditional Quiz