Zero ConditionalIntroductionWe use the zero conditional to talk about general or scientific truths and habits.If you heat ice, it melts. (General truth)If I drink coffee after 6pm, I cant sleep. (Habit)We also use it to talk about what people should do in certain situations.If you feel tired, stop for a rest.If you feel ill, take your medicine.The formula is:If/when/whenever + present simple, present simple.Matching exerciseMatch numbers 1-5 with letters a-e to make zero conditional sentences.1. If it rains,a. The roads are dangerous.

2. If it snows,b. I try a new flavour of ice-cream

3. Whenever I visit Rome,c. Tell a security guard.

4. If you see someone stealingd. It boils.

5. When water reaches 100 C,e. We play basketball inside.

Matching exercise key:1-e, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c, 5-dConversation exerciseCut the following cards up. Students take them one at a time and discuss them in conversation. Encourage the use of: Me too/neither or So/neither do IWhenever I go on holidayWhen I go to the dentist

If I drink too much red wineWhenever the sales are on

If I see a beggar in the streetIf I see a tourist with their bag open

When I go to the beach, I alwaysWhen its my birthday

If Im feeling blueWhenever I need help at work/school

If I eat too muchWhen I watch a sad film at the cinema

When I forget to do something important at homeIf I have free time

Whenever I go to the city centreWhen I visit my relatives

If someone asks me for directions in the streetIf you get hiccups

If you have a hangoverIf you feel ill at work/school

If you need to take a day offWhen I have too much work to do