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English Conditional Sentences

Choose the correct sentence.

A If employees arrive late, they will lose a day's pay according to company policy.

B If employees arrive late, they lose a day's pay according to company policy.

C If employees arrive late, they will losing a day's pay according to company policy.

D If employees arrived late, they lose a day's pay according to company policy.

A standing company policy/rule is a general truth, so it follows the zero conditional pattern: present simple, present simple.

Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Guide , Page 1

Rules and policies that are "always true" follow the zero conditional pattern, not "will."