Conditionals: zero and first (Medium) Quiz Home › IELTS › IELTS English Grammar › Conditionals: zero and first (Medium) 📝 IELTS – English Grammar – Conditionals: zero and first – Medium 20 questions · 15 min timer · Explanations included · Free 1. Identify the error in this zero conditional sentence: 'If you water plants, they will grow.' The verb 'water' should be 'will water'. There is no error. The use of 'if' is incorrect. The verb 'will grow' should be 'grow'. None Show Hint In zero conditional sentences, both clauses should use the present simple tense. The sentence should be: 'If you water plants, they grow.' Option C is correct. 2. Which sentence is NOT a zero conditional? If you will mix red and blue, you get purple. If you mix red and blue, you get purple. If you heat ice, it melts. If you freeze water, it turns to ice. None Show Hint Zero conditional sentences use the present simple tense in both clauses. Option C is incorrect as it uses 'will' in the if-clause, which is not appropriate for zero conditionals. Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Click Submit to see your final score! Previous Start Quiz Next Time's up