Present
Real Conditional
Present real conditionals are also known as zero
conditionals. The present real conditional expresses a cause or condition and
effect or result type relationship. Present real conditionals indicate if or
when this happens, that occurs.
Present Real Conditionals
Present real conditionals make conditional
statements then show the result of such statements. Sentences use
"if" or "when" to make a statement then express an end
result. "If" or "when" can be used to start off a sentence
or be used to join two clauses.
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If/when + simple present clause
(condition) |
Simple present clause (effect or
result) |
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Simple present clause (effect or
result) |
If/when + simple present clause
(condition) |
Examples:
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If you mix blue and yellow, you get green.
·
You get green if you
mix blue and yellow.
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If you don't water plants, they die.
·
Plants die if you
don't water them.
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When I go to parties, I bring a dessert.
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I bring a dessert when I
go to parties.
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When it rains, I take the bus to work.
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I take the bus to
work when it rains.
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