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Rizan Malik Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Modal verbs in type "0" conditional

Do we use modal verbs like, "will", "would", "can", "could", "may", "might", "should" in "zero" conditionals? If so, please give a few examples.

  

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No, you don't use any modal verbs with the zero conditional. It is zero conditional because you don't use a modal. Use only present tense to express facts.

  • No, you don't use any modal verbs with the zero conditional.
  • It is zero conditional because you don't use a modal.
  • Use only present tense to express facts.
  • If you sing to the baby, she sleeps well.
  • If you add a modal verb, it is no longer zero conditional: If you sing to the baby, she might sleep well.
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No, you don't use any modal verbs with the zero conditional. It is zero conditional because you don't use a modal.

Use only present tense to express facts.

If you sing to the baby, she sleeps well.

If you add a modal verb, it is no longer zero conditional: If you sing to the baby, she might sleep well.

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