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CONDITIONALS WITHOUT "IF" ARE POSSIBLE USING:

"unless" (means "if not"). It is followed by a verb in the affirmative (1st Conditional)

• Unless you give up junk food, you won't lose any weight.
• I'll be home soon unless there is a lot of traffic
• Unless it stops snowing, the plain won't take off.

"as/so long as", "providing (that) /provided (that)":

• You can go out as long as you clean your room.


• We'll be there at about 7.30, providing (that) / provided (that) there's a suitable train.
• Providing (that) / Provided (that) there are enough seats, anyone can come on the trip.

Note: We use providing (that) usually in speaking. Provided (that) is more common in writing and
formal English.

“even if”

• Always go with the truth, even if it is painful.


• Remove the battery, even if it is not your main concern.
• Even if everyone else is against you, I'll stand by you.

“in case”

• In case of emergency, break this window.


• You'd better take a coat in case it gets cold out.
• Manage your budget with care in case of a trip.

“otherwise”

• I hope we have good weather, otherwise I'll be disappointed.


• Let's go with them, otherwise we shall have to walk.
• Put on sun lotion, otherwise you may burn.

“whether”, “on condition that”

• I don't know whether I am going to do it today or tomorrow.


• Whether you like it or not, I will buy this shirt.
• We will let you go to the party on condition that you finish your homework.
• I'll lend you my car on condition that you return it tomorrow.

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