Master the Zero Conditional Quiz

The zero conditional is used for facts, general truths, and repeated actions that are always or usually true.

The zero conditional is used for facts that are always or almost always true, such as scientific laws.

Both clauses use the present simple tense in a zero conditional sentence.

We often use the zero conditional in instructions, such as If you add sugar, it tastes sweeter.

When the if-clause comes first, we normally add a comma before the result clause in English writing.

The zero conditional form is If + present simple in the if-clause and present simple in the result clause.

Zero conditional uses the present simple in both the if-clause and the result clause.

You get tired if you do not sleep enough uses present simple in both clauses and describes a general result.

Melts is present simple and shows the general result of heating ice.

Exercise and feel are both in the present simple and describe a general truth about regular exercise.

Ask is present simple and gives a typical result that happens whenever students do not understand.

Imagined single future events usually use the first conditional, not the zero conditional.

If you mix red and blue, you get purple uses present simple in both clauses and states a general truth.

The zero conditional expresses general rules or facts, not single events or imaginary situations.

Have is present simple and shows a regular result that happens whenever you wake up early.

Sentences A, C, and E use present simple in both clauses and describe general or regular results.

A, B, and D describe general rules or facts with present simple in both parts, which is typical for the zero conditional.

Sentences C and E are not zero conditional; they use different tenses and meanings (first and third conditional).

Must is present and shows a general rule that always applies when the light is red.

The zero conditional commonly shows scientific facts, habits, and rules or instructions that are generally true.