Conditionals: zero, first and second
Do you know how to use the zero, first and second conditionals? Test what you know with interactive
exercises and read the explanation to help you.
Look at these examples to see how zero, first and second conditionals are used.
If you freeze water, it becomes solid.
If it rains tomorrow, I'll take the car.
If I lived closer to the cinema, I would go more often.
Grammar explanation
Conditionals describe the result of a certain condition. The if clause tells you the condition (If you study
hard) and the main clause tells you the result (you will pass your exams). The order of the clauses does
not change the meaning.
If you study hard, you will pass your exams.
You will pass your exams if you study hard.
Conditional sentences are often divided into different types.
Zero conditional
We use the zero conditional to talk about things that are generally true, especially for laws and rules.
If I drink too much coffee, I can't sleep at night.
Ice melts if you heat it.
When the sun goes down, it gets dark.
