ZERO TYPE

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Definition of Zero Conditional

 

Zero conditional or type 0 conditional sentences is a conditional clause that is used when the result / consequence (result) of the condition is always materialized because it is a scientific fact (scientific fact) or general truth (general truth) which is a habitual activity (habit). Conditions are in the subordinate clause with the subordinate “if” or “moment” conjunctions, while the results / effects are in the main clause.

Zero Conditional Formula

 

 Examples of Zero Conditional Sentences and Their Meanings

 

How is the zero conditional sentence (if-clause type 0) formed?

Fundamentally, a conditional sentence always consists of two clauses. One of them (the subordinate clause) usually starts with the word ‘if’ (or as mentioned above, with ‘when’ or ‘whenever’) and specifies the condition while the other one (the main clause) returns the result. It does not matter which of the two clauses begins the complex sentence; however, in case ‘if’ is at the beginning, a comma needs to be placed between both for separation. Note the following: