Finding the Structure: Identifying Zero Conditional Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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