In simple terms, a conditional sentence is a compound sentence that contains conditions regarding a conditional, then, or an event that has not yet happened. In English sentences, this conditional sentence begins with 'if' as a sign that the condition has not occurred. The conditional sentence form is "If-clause + main clause". If you express, the if-clause is part of the conditional sentence. Meanwhile, the main clause usually contains the result or effect
Conditional sentence type 0
This type is usually referred to as zero conditional sentences. This type of sentence is used when the results or consequences of a condition are manifested alias describe a general truth and scientific facts. This sentence is usually in the form of the present tense with the formula: if + simple present, simple present. Example sentences (based on examples from grammarly.com):
For this type the formula used is:
If clause Main clause
If + simple present simple present
1. If my grandmother comes over
If my grandmother comes
we usually go to the park
we usually go to the park
2. If you are 17 years old or older
If you are 17 years old or older
you are allowed to have an id card
you may have a KTP
3. If you don't water flowers
If you don't water the flowers
they die
they (the flowers) died
Klausa if | Klausa utama |
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If + simple present | simple present |
If this thing happens | that thing happens. |
If you heat ice | it melts. |
If it rains | the grass gets wet. |
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