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Djb Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

zero conditional?

Hi all

'If they want to binge on TV, then let them binge TV'Is this a zero conditional clause? Could someone explain why? Thanks in advance
  

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Djb 'If they want to binge on TV, then let them binge on TV . It's a zero conditional structure because it consists only of the present tense and an imperative. There is no 'will' or 'would' in the sentence.

— CalifJim

  • Djb 'If they want to binge on TV, then let them binge on TV .
  • It's a zero conditional structure because it consists only of the present tense and an imperative.
  • There is no 'will' or 'would' in the sentence.
  • CJ
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Djb'If they want to binge on TV, then let them binge on TV.
It's a zero conditional structure because it consists only of the present tense and an imperative. There is no 'will' or 'would' in the sentence.

CJ
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Djb'Is this a zero conditional clause?
A zero conditional sentence contains two clauses which use simple present tense. The dependent clause begins with "if" or "when". This site has all the four conditionals with examples.

http://www.englishclub.com/g
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Djb Hi all'If they want to binge on TV, then let them binge TV'Is this a zero conditional clause? Could someone explain why? Thanks in advance
This does not fall into the (unsatisfactory, in my opinion) traditional first conditional clause. However, it does not refer to a general truth, such as 'if you heat ice, it melts'. The speaker is giving permission for
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