6 82 Conditional clauses Zero conditional: General truths The zero conditional describes something that is generally true. Highlight the verb forms in the sentences below. Example: If the sun rises in the morning, the day starts. 1. If you want to become a famous author, you have to start writing texts at an early age. 2. If you want to learn more about how to use computers, it is not enough to play games on the net. 3. If you don’t want to catch cold, don’t open the window. Zero conditional: Giving advice The zero conditional is often used to give advice. Complete the e-mails below with the words in brackets. Tip T See grammar in the coursebooks • Prime Time Transition 5: Unit 10 page 138 • Prime Time 5: Unit 10 page 132 • Prime Time 6: Unit 6 page 79 • Prime Time Transition 5: Grammar page 164 • Prime Time 5: Grammar page 162 • Prime Time 6: Grammar page 179 1 2 Re.: No friends Dear Agony Aunt, I don’t know what to do. I have no friends. So if I want to go out at the weekend, nobody 1 (want) to invite me. I don’t know what to do. I came to this town last month and I feel really lonely at times. Please help. Karen Re.: Re.: No friends Dear Karen, It’s easier to make friends than you think. If you want to go out in the evening or at weekends for example, 2 (call) somebody you know and suggest to go out. If they don’t have time to come with you, there 3 (be) millions of other things you can do. Just do something and don’t stay at home. And if somebody is too shy to ask you out, you 4 (have) to take the first step. 5 (stay) calm and 6 (be) patient, even if you are really lonely. It will soon work out. Yours, Donatella Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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