Want to learn how zero conditional works in English? I get it – it can seem tricky at first.

Let me share what I know about this simple but useful grammar pattern.

Zero conditional helps us talk about things that always happen in a certain way.

For example, how water freezes when it’s cold or how students feel good when they finish their homework.

I’ll show you many real-life examples of zero-conditional questions in this blog.

These are the kinds of questions we use every day without even thinking about it.

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Zero Conditional Interrogative Examples

1. If you have to work, what time do you wake up?
2. If you have free time, what do you like to do?
3. If you combine hot oil and water, what happens?
4. If you watch a sad movie, what do you do?
5. If you watch a scary movie, what do you do?
6. If you have a lot of work, how do you organize yourself?
7. If you meet someone new, how do you introduce yourself?
8. When you see a homeless person, what do you do?
9. When you read, do you get tired?
10. When you are hungry, what is your favorite snack?
11. When you go shopping, what do you like to buy?
12. When you go on vacation, what do you usually do?
13. When you get a headache, what do you do?
14. When there is nothing on TV, what do you watch?
15. When you oversleep, what do you do?
16. What do you do if you are sleepy during the day?
17. What do you do if you can’t fall asleep?
18. What do you talk about if you see your best friend?
19. What does your teacher do if you talk in class?
20. How do you prepare if you have a difficult exam?
21. What do you do if you find money in the street?
22. What do you do if you need to relax?
23. Who do you talk to if you want to be social?
24. Where do you go when you want to exercise?
25. What do you do when you accidentally cut yourself?
26. What do you like to wear when it is winter?
27. How do you feel when it is Monday morning?
28. How do you feel when it is Friday afternoon?
29. What do you like to buy when you go to the bakery?
30. What happens when you don’t do your homework?
31. What happens if you don’t clean your teeth regularly?
32. What do you do if you run out of gas on the highway?
33. What do plants do if they don’t get enough sunlight?
34. What happens if you touch a hot stove?
35. What do you say if someone sneezes?
36. What do you do if you spill something on your clothes?
37. If you overeat, how do you usually feel?
38. What do you do if you forget your password?
39. What happens if you don’t brush your teeth regularly?
40. What do you do if your phone battery dies while you’re out?
41. What happens if you mix water and salt?
42. What occurs when you heat ice?
43. If you push an object, what does it do?
44. When it rains, what do you use to stay dry?
45. What do batteries do if they run out of charge?
46. If you heat water to 100°C, what does it do?
47. What happens if you drop a ball from a height?
48. What usually happens when you press a button?
49. How do you feel if someone scares you?
50. When you mix blue and yellow, what color do you get?
51. What do you do if you feel hungry?
52. If you touch fire, what does it feel like?
53. What happens if you turn off the light?
54. If you leave food out for too long, what can happen?
55. What do animals do if they sense danger?
56. If you exercise regularly, what do you typically experience?
57. What happens if you put an ice cube in a warm room?
58. What do you need if you want to travel to another country?
59. If you plant a seed in the soil, what comes out?
60. What do you do if you want to cross the street safely?
61. If you add sugar to hot tea, what happens?
62. What do volcanoes do if they erupt?
63. When you turn the steering wheel, what direction does the car go?
64. What happens if you drop a glass on the floor?
65. If you speak loudly, what can happen to your voice?
66. What do you usually do next when you put a pot on the stove?
67. What do you use if you want to measure the temperature?
68. What is likely to happen if you don’t study for a test?
69. When you turn on the fan, what happens to the air?
70. What do you need if you want to send an email?
71. What do you do if you see a spilled liquid on the floor?
72. What happens if you plug in an electronic device?
73. If you don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, what might happen?
74. When you cut yourself, what comes out?
75. What do you do if you see a spider?
76. How do you feel the next day if you don’t sleep enough?
77. What happens if you leave food uncovered?
78. What can happen if you drop your phone?
79. When you press the brake pedal, what does the car do?
80. What do you use if you want to know the time?
81. If you water plants regularly, what is the result?
82. How do you feel if you don’t wear warm clothes in cold weather?
83. What happens when you mix vinegar and baking soda?
84. What do you do if you forget someone’s name?
85. How do you feel if you open a window on a hot day?
86. What happens if you don’t brush your teeth?
87. If you throw a ball up in the air, what happens next?
88. When you put ice cream in the sun, what does it do?
89. What do you need if you want to use a computer?
90. If you drop a feather and a rock, which one falls faster?
91. When you add salt to boiling water, what does it do?
92. What do you do if you see a fire?
93. If you touch a cactus, what can happen?
94. When you mix red and blue, what color do you get?
95. What happens if you don’t charge your phone?
96. If you overeat sugar, what can happen to your health?
97. If you don’t drink enough water, how do you feel?
98. When you turn on the TV, what appears on the screen?
99. What do you need if you want to make a phone call?
100. If you don’t exercise regularly, how do you feel?
101. If you press the play button, what happens to the music?
102. When you mix flour and water, what do you get?
103. What do you do if you get lost in a new city?
104. What can happen to your skin if you don’t wear sunscreen in the sun?
105. When you leave a banana out for a few days, what happens to it?
106. What happens if you don’t put gas in your car?
107. If you touch a freezing metal object, how does it feel?
108. What do you use if you want to read a book?
109. What happens if you leave ice cream in the freezer for a long time?
110. When you mix milk and cocoa powder, what do you make?
111. What do you do if you spill a drink?
112. When you add vinegar to baking soda, what occurs?
113. When you turn the key in the ignition, what starts?
114. What happens if you don’t take care of a plant?
115. If you drop a ball into water, what does it do?
116. When you add yeast to dough, what happens?
117. What do you need if you want to watch a movie?
118. If you don’t clean your room, what does it become?
119. When you mix lemon juice and baking soda, what reaction occurs?
120. What do you do if you encounter a wild animal?
121. If you touch a lit candle, what can happen?
122. When you add sugar to tea, what do you usually do next?
123. What happens if you don’t lock the door?
124. If you don’t charge your laptop, what can happen?
125. When you mix red and yellow, what color do you get?
126. What do you need if you want to make a sandwich?
127. If you don’t turn off the stove, what can happen?
128. What does it feel like when you touch an ice cube?
129. What happens if you don’t water a plant for weeks?
130. If you touch a sharp object, what might happen?

Conclusion

I’ve listed many zero-conditional questions that you can start using right away.

These questions work well in daily chats, classroom talks, and regular situations.

You can change these examples to fit your needs or make new ones using the same pattern.

The key is to remember that zero conditional questions talk about facts and regular habits.

Now, you can ask questions about cause and effect in English more easily.

Keep practicing with these examples, and soo,n you’ll be using zero conditional questions without having to think twice about it.