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First or zero conditional
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caren_630
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First or zero conditional
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Which is the correct sentence and why?
If you go to Paris, you will see the Eiffel tower.
If you go to Paris, you see the Eiffel tower. |
22 Apr 2016
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kiscsepo
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As far as I know, in the main clause you can use simple future if you want to refer to a future action. You can even use simple present in the main clause too if you intend to express a general truth that will always happen. E.g. If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils. So we are talking about this phenomenon in general. It is a known fact and not a particular situation. So in my view, the second sentence can be good only in this way: "If you go to Paris, you can see the Eiffel Tower." (It is not absolutely sure that in Paris you will see the Eiffel Tower). |
22 Apr 2016
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Gi2gi
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Agree with kiscepo, as some grammarians might put it, your question deals with the difference between the so called zero and first conditional sentences. You might consider doing a Google search for that. Cheers. Giorgi |
22 Apr 2016
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gharbi2009
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zero conditional is usually used when dealing with scientific facts. |
25 Apr 2016
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