Conditional If Zero Type

DEFINITION CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

Conditional Sentence is a form of complex sentence which is formed from a subordinate clause which begins with a subordinate conjunction if it is a condition  and the main clause is also a result or consequence. 

FUNCTION CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

1. State the conditions that will occur if the conditions are met now or in the future.

2. Expressing a presumption at present or in the future but in reality the opposite so that the probability of occurrence is very small.

3. Conditionally state what has happened in the past. 

For type 3 conditional sentences, it is usually in the form of regret for events that occurred because the conditions were not met

 CONDITIONAL IF ZERO TYPE

One of the several types of conditional sentences is type 0 (zero), this type is no less important and is no less often used in English communication, so it's quite important for you to learn . In everyday life, you will often use this type 0 conditional sentence.
In some sources, type 0 conditional sentences are also referred to as Zero Conditionals, this means the same and only has a difference in pronunciation. However, in this discussion, I will use the conditional sentence type 0 more often than not the zero conditional because it is my habit.
Okay, okay, maybe you don't need to go at length, I'll give an opening, let's just get to the heart of the discussion. In accordance with the title, which we will discuss this time is related to the definition of conditional sentence type 0, the formula and example sentences, here is the discussion: 

Definition of Type 0 Conditional Sentence

It can be concluded that what is meant by conditional sentence type 0 or zero conditional is a conditional sentence whose result is a general truth or fact, and can also express a habit. 

As with other conditional sentence types, what is meant by conditional is a condition, which will create a result, and the result is what will later state a general truth / fact or habit of that condition. 

As an example:

1.   If you mix red and blue , it becomes purple .
2.   If I eat peanuts , I am sick .

What I underlined are the conditions, while those in italics are the results. In the first instance, it is a general truth or scientific fact. In the second example, it is a fact, it may not happen to everyone but it is a fact for you or a habit. 

Type 0 Conditional Sentence Formulas

After reading the definition of Zero Conditional above, you may begin to be able to guess what kind of formula or sentence pattern we will use to form a sentence in this Type 0 Conditional Sentence . Because we discuss habitual activity , general truth and scientific fact , of course our sentences will contain elements of Simple Present Tense , friend. Well, here is the full explanation:

• Formula: If + Condition, Result or vice versa Result, if + Condition
• Explanation: If + Simple Present , Simple Present

Example: If you burn paper, it turns to ash.

How buddy, simple right? Of course.

In addition to the pattern above, it turns out that the Type 0 Conditional Sentence can also use the Imperative Sentence form in it. The patterns we use are as follows:

• Formula: If + Simple Present , Imperative Sentence
• Example: If you get headache, go to the doctor.

Super easy, it turns out that the Conditional Sentence Type 0 friend . Oh yes, a little more, especially on Zero Conditionals , we can replace the word " if " with " when ". So, if you prefer to use the word " when " instead of " if ", that's fine in the Type 0 Conditional Sentence .

Example of a Type 0 Conditional Sentence on General Truth

• If you lack sleep, you get tired easily.
• Dogs growl when they are angry.
• It is difficult to stay focus when you hold your pee.
• Kids hate it when their parents lie to them.
• Crabs hide under rocks when predator is around.
• People spend more when they earn more.

Example of Conditional Sentence Type 0 on Scientific Fact

• Neurons die when the brain lacks oxygen.
• If you connect a small dynamo to batteries, the motor moves.
• If you pick guitar strings, it produces a sound.
• If you mix some mentos and a bottle of coca cola, it explodes.
• When we boil an egg, it turns hard.
• You get green if you mix yellow and blue.
• When you cut yourself, the blood comes out.

Example of Conditional Sentence Type 0 about Habitual Activity

• If I get hungry at midnight, my wife makes me a bowl of oatmeal.
• I pray Tahajjud when I wake up before dawn.
• When I feel lonely, I write a poem.
• If my parents go out of town, I sleep in the living room.
• My mother gives me extra money when I help cleaning the house.
• Jackie invites all of his classmates to his house if his parents go overseas.

·      An example of a Type 0 Conditional Sentence is in the form of Imperative Sentence

•  If Mr. Jim comes before 07.30, remind him to wait at the front desk before coming to the class.
• If you don't know how to do the assignment, ask me.
• If we get separated, go to the security corner.
• Read more books if you want to be resourceful.
• Report to me immediately when there is a guest in my office.
• When you catch a cold, take some medicine immediately.

·   Linguistic Elements

• If the Clause is in the present, past, perfect past, future and past past
• Main clause with can / will / could / would capital.

To better understand it, please watch the video below :

DIALOG ABOUT CONDITIONAL IF ZERO TYPE

Cinta    : What are you doing Afifah?

Afifah   : Hmm I’m doing watching Korean drama Cinta.

Cinta    : If you want to finish your project punctually, do it right now!

Afifah    : Ok Cinta.

This is my video about dialogue condtional if zero type :

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