Zero conditional - Fourth Grade

1. 1. What happens when you don’t sleep well?
2. What happens if you get sick?

2. ZERO CONDITIONAL

3. ZERO CONDITIONAL
We use the zero conditional when we want to talk about facts
or things that are generally true.
Example: When I am thirsty, I drink water.

4. NOTE: don’t forget to use a comma after the if/when
clause.
If I have a problem , I talk to my friends.
condition main clause
consequence
When I have a problem , I talk to my friends.
condition main clause
consequence

5. NOTE: don’t use a comma after the if clause.
I talk to my friends If I have a problem.
main clause condition
I talk to my friends when I have a problem.
main clause condition

6. If + Simple Present Simple Present
If my team loses, I am very sad.
Simple Present If + Simple Present
I am very sad If my team loses.
Use the Simple Present for both if clause and main clause.

7. If babies are hungry, they cry.

8. If people eat too much, they get fat.