1.3. CONDITIONALS CAN BE INTRODUCED WITH OTHER EXPRESSIONS INSTEAD O...

2.1.3. Conditionals can be introduced with other expressions instead of “if” [3],[4]Other words insteadExamplesof “if”Unless (=If ..not ) Unless you hurry, you’ll miss the bus.-You can borrow my camera as long as you promiseAs long as / so long as/provided(that) /to handle it with care.-You can visit me anytime provided / providing (that)providing (that) / On condition (that)you call me in advance.(=Only if )-On condition (that) she passes her exam , her parentswill let her go to Italy for the holiday.In case I’ll buy some mineral waterin case in case I getthirsty-But for the rain ,we would have enjoyed the picnicBut for + N= If it- If it hadn’t been for your map, we would have lostour way.hadn’t been for +N / - If it weren’t for your help , I couldn’t finish thisIf it weren’t for +Nassignment.Or else = Otherwise Hurry up , or else we will go.Suppose / supposingSuppose / supposing the lights went out , what would(= imagine if)you do ?Even if He wouldn’t talk about hjis plans even if you beggedhim to .Whether Whether he agrees with me or not is not important tome.With + N With your help ,I could finish this assignment.Without + N Without your help ,I couldn’t finish this assignment.