Zero Conditional QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on the zero conditional in English grammar! by Rodrigo Palomino 1 What is the structure of a zero conditional sentence? a If + future simple, future simple. b If + present simple, present simple. c If + present perfect, present perfect. d If + past simple, past simple. 2 When do we use the zero conditional? a To express general truths or facts. b To express hypothetical situations. c To express future plans. d To express past events. 3 Which of the following is a zero conditional sentence? a If you heat ice, it will melt. b If you had heated ice, it would have melted. c If you heat ice, it melts. d If you heated ice, it melted. 4 Can the order of clauses be reversed in zero conditional? a Yes, but only in questions. b No, it must always end with 'if'. c No, it must always start with 'if'. d Yes, you can say 'It melts if you heat ice.' 5 Which tense is used in both clauses of a zero conditional? a Future simple. b Present simple. c Present continuous. d Past simple. 6 What type of situations does the zero conditional describe? a Future predictions. b Scientific facts and general truths. c Personal opinions. d Imaginary scenarios. 7 Is 'If it rains, the ground gets wet' a zero conditional? a No, it is a first conditional. b Yes, it is. c No, it is a mixed conditional. d No, it is a second conditional. 8 Which word can replace 'if' in a zero conditional? a Unless. b When. c Because. d Although. 9 What is a common use of zero conditional in daily life? a To make predictions. b To express wishes. c To give instructions or rules. d To tell stories. 10 Can zero conditional sentences be used in questions? a No, they can only be statements. b No, they can only be used in commands. c Yes, for example, 'What happens if you mix red and blue?' d Yes, but only in writing.
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