Conditional Sentences Type 0

Definition of Conditional Sentences

A conditional sentence is a sentence in English that is used to express wishes, hopes, assumptions, or plans that may or may not come true.

The general formula for conditional sentences is:

If + condition, consequence

Or it could be the reversed formula

Consequence + if + condition

From this form, we can see that conditional sentences have 2 forms, namely

"If-clause + main clause".

If you pay attention, the if-clause is part of the conditional sentence. Meanwhile, the main clause usually contains consequences or consequences of the preconditioned condition.

Conditional sentence types

Basically, conditional sentences are divided into four types, namely types 0,1,2 and 3

Conditional Sentences Type 0

This type is usually referred to as zero conditional sentences. This type of sentence is used when the result or consequence of a condition is manifested alias describes a general truth and facts using the formula "if ... then"

This sentence is usually in the form of the present tense with the formula:

If + simple present, simple present.

Example of sentences :

• If we burn paper, it becomes ash. 
• I feel sick if I eat too much. 
• If you don't brush your teeth, you get cavities.
• I get tired if i work too much