The Grammar Lab: Zero & First Conditional

The Grammar Lab: Conditionals

Lesson 08: Zero & First (Cause & Effect)

Cause and Effect

Conditionals describe a result that depends on a condition. We use "If" (បើ) to set the condition.

IF [Condition], [Result]

Zero: Facts 100% True

Used for scientific facts, general truths, or habits.
Formula: If + Present, Present

If you heat ice, it melts.	វិទ្យាសាស្ត្រ
If I am late, my boss gets angry.	ទម្លាប់
People die if they don't eat.	ការពិត

First: Future Possible

Used for real possibilities in the future, promises, or warnings.
Formula: If + Present, WILL + Verb

If it rains, I will stay home.	អាចកើតឡើង
If you study, you will pass.	សន្យា/លទ្ធផល
He will miss the bus if he waits.	ការព្រមាន

Pro Tips 📝

1. Comma: Use a comma only if "If" starts the sentence.
2. Unless: Means "If not" (លុះត្រាតែ...មិន...).

If I go, you go.	Comma ✔️
You go if I go.	No Comma ❌
Unless you run, you will be late.	(If you don't run)

Logic Flip

Click the Condition to see the Result.

If you mix red + blue...Condition

If it rains tomorrow...Condition

If you touch fire...Condition

If I see him...Condition

Quick Check

1. (Zero) If babies are hungry, they _____.

2. (First) If she calls, I _____ answer.

3. Which sentence needs a comma?