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Zora
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Hi there Regina,
First and foremost, I �d say both sentences should be in the Zero Conditional form. Although, the first one is technically correct too.
The Zero Conditional is used to give directions/commands or suggestions or when something is an (absolute) truth.
i.e. If you heat water, it boils.// If you mix red and blue, you get purple.
If you need help, ask Peter. - suggestion
Go to bed if you are tired. - command/direction
Do that if it helps - would be a suggestion.
Do that if it �ll help - is also a suggestion but more of an uncertain one. I �d even venture to say it�s a Mixed Conditional - between the First and the Zero. It �s not that common though that these two forms are found together. The Imperative form usually goes with the Present and not the Future form.
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23 Mar 2010
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