3. ZERO
CONDITIONAL
Zero conditional refers to conditional sentences that express
a factual implication, rather than describing a hypothetical
situation or potential future circumstance. The term is used
particularly when both clauses are in the present tense;
however such sentences can be formulated with a variety of
tenses/moods, as appropriate to the situation.
Structure :
If clause (condition) Main clause (result)
If + simple present simple present
If this thing happens that thing happens.
4. Arini: Hi, Putri. What are you doing?
Putri: Hi, Arini. I’m making some sealing wax.
Arini: You make it by yourself? Wow! What is this?
Putri: It’s a wax. If you heat the wax, it melts.
Arini: It’s interesting. Let me try it.
Putri: Sure. By the way, it’s Sunday. Don’t you usually call your brother in New
York?
Arini: Yeah, but it’s only 2 p.m. If it’s 2 p.m. in Jakarta, it’s 3 a.m. in New York.
Putri: Oh, I see. Are you going to call him tonight?
Arini: Yes. I’m planning to do a video call.
Example in Dialog