What are Conditionals?
These are If sentences that show a possible or likely cause and effect.
The Zero Conditional
Unlike other conditional forms, this is for showing that something is always or generally true in the present.
If/When/Unless + subject + verb in simple present (+object), (then) subject + verb in simple present (+object)
- When ice gets warm, it melts.
- If water gets very cold, it turns to ice.
You can also switch the clauses and take out the comma.
- Ice melts when it gets warm.
- Water turns to ice if it gets very cold.
Making a Question:
If/When/Unless + subject + verb in simple present (+object), does/do + subject + base verb (+object)
- When ice gets warm, does it melt?
- If water gets very cold, does it turn to ice?
You can also switch the clauses and take out the comma.
- Does ice melt when it gets warm?
- Does water turn to ice if it gets very cold?
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