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Zero conditional Exercises

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Form : ( If / When + subject + present simple, subject + present simple )


In English, the zero conditional talks about facts or things that are always true.

Examples sentences :

  • If you heat ice, it melts.
  • If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils.
  • If you don't exercise, you become unfit.
  • When I'm worried, I don't sleep well.
  • When I'm really tired, I can sleep anywhere.

Notes for use of zero conditional :

'If' and 'when' have the same meaning in the zero conditional.

We can use a modal instead of a present form to give advice.

  • If the medicine has no effect, you should return to the doctor.
Zero conditional example sentences
If you take it from Clapham-Junction it takes roughly an hour.Wenn du den Zug von Clapham-Junction nimmst, dann dauert es grob eine Stunde.
Yes, if it's okay for you, it's totally fine for me, too.Ja, wenn das für dich in Ordnung ist, dann ist es auch für mich okay.
Maybe it's better if we wait in different queues.Vielleicht ist besser, wenn wir uns an verschiedenen Schlangen anstellen.
The flight takes roughly 18 hours...Der Flug dauert ungefähr 18 Stunden...
You are always welcome to take the room.Kannst du das Zimmer jederzeit gerne haben.
You have to leave it in quarantine for 6 months!Dann musst du es 6 Monate lang in Quarantäne lassen!
It always turns into a huge problem.Dann wird immer ein großes Problem daraus.
Don't forget Cate, if you can leave your cat with someone else...Denk daran Cate, falls du deine Katze bei jemand anderem lässt...
If you don't have a match, dear, you need to do it by hand!Wenn du keine Streichhölzer hast, Schatz, dann musst du es per Hand machen!
Whenever that happens, this is what you ask me to do the next morning.Jedes Mal wenn das vorkommt, fragst du mich genau das am nächsten Morgen.
If you want to take your pet to Australia with you.Wenn du dein Haustier mit dir nach Australien mitnehmen möchtest.
When you like some shoes, they never have your size.Wenn du ein paar Schuhe magst, dann gibt es sie nicht in deiner Größe.
I like the skin on if you make it crispy!Ich mag sie mit Haut, wenn du die Haut knusprig backst!
If there is no delay in connecting flights.Wenn es keine Verspätung bei den Verbindungsflügen gibt.
When I go there, I usually have to stay at least a month.Wenn ich dorthin fliege, dann muss ich normalerweise mindestens einen Monat lang bleiben.
When you like some clothes, they don't have the colour or the size you want, etcetera.Wenn du ein Kleidungsstück magst, dann haben sie nicht die Farbe oder die Größe die du willst und so weiter.
Yeah, when I hear chips I remember her now.Ja, wenn ich Pommes höre, dann denke ich jetzt an sie.
If you are buying lots of things, it turns into a hassle!Wenn man viele Sachen kauft, dann wird es mühsam!
Once you show him where it is, he always poos and pees there.Sobald du es ihm einmal gezeigt hast, wird er sein Geschäft immer dort verrichten.
If there's anything wrong with your pet...Wenn es irgendein Problem mit deinem Haustier gibt.

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