Zero Conditional Practice

Zero Conditional Practice

The Zero Conditional is used to talk about general truths, scientific facts, or things that always happen under certain conditions. The structure is: If + present simple, present simple. Read each question carefully and follow the instructions.

Complete the following sentences using the Zero Conditional. Use the verbs in parentheses.

1. If you   (heat) ice, it   (melt).

2. If it   (rain), the ground   (get) wet.

3. If plants   (not/get) water, they   (die).

4. The alarm   (ring) if you   (press) this button.

5. If I   (eat) peanuts, I   (get) an allergic reaction.

Choose the correct verb form to complete each Zero Conditional sentence.

1. If you mix blue and yellow, you   green.

2. If water freezes, it   into ice.

Rewrite the following sentences using the Zero Conditional structure (If + present simple, present simple).

1. People get thirsty when they don't drink water.

2. The traffic is bad during rush hour.

3. You burn calories when you exercise.

Read each statement. Determine if it is a correct example of the Zero Conditional and mark True or False.

1. If you drop a ball, it will fall to the ground.

2. If I study hard, I pass my exams.

Write three original sentences using the Zero Conditional. Each sentence should describe a general truth or a scientific fact.

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