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Unless / even if / provided / as long as etc.

Syllabus topic 12: Unless / even if / provided / as long as etc.

Unless / even if / provided / as long as etc.. Unless means if not, even if means regardless of whether, provided/as long as impose conditions and in case introduces a precaution.

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Unless means if not, even if means regardless of whether, provided/as long as impose conditions and in case introduces a precaution. Do not substitute in case for if without changing meaning. Suppose/supposing introduces a hypothetical situation.

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Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.

  • Take a charger in case the battery runs low. (precaution)
  • You can borrow it provided that you return it tomorrow.
  • I'll go even if it rains; the weather won't stop me.
  • We won't proceed unless everyone agrees.
  • As long as you are careful, it is safe.

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Take a charger ___ the battery runs low. (precaution)

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