9.5.2 Zero conditionals (zero)



Time reference Verb in main clause Verb in conditional clause

all time

Present, usually
Present simple

Present, usually
Present simple



If you put oil on water, does it float?
(Si poses oli sobre aigua, flota?)
You get tired if you run a long way.
(Et canses si corres molt.)
If the weather is bad, there are more accidents.
(Si fa mal temps, hi ha més accidents.)
If you've been warned, you've got no excuse.
(Si t'han avisat, no tens excusa.)