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CONDITIONAL SENTENCES 2
Ciertas palabras nos permiten expresar condiciones: unless, if, provided, providing that, in
caseetc.
Unless - a menos que
* Unless we book now, we won't find a place to stay.
A menos que reservemos ya, no vamos a encontrar lugar donde alojarnos.
* John's wife will leave him, unless he pays more attention to her.
La mujer de John lo va a dejar, a menos que l le preste ms atencin.
Provided/ing (that) - siempre y cuando
* You can go to Spain, provided that you get good grades at school.
Puedes ir a Espaa, siempre y cuando saques buenas notas en la escuela.
* Provided/ing he doesn't misbehave, Paul won't be expelled from our school.
Siempre y cuando no se porte mal, Paul no ser expulsado de nuestra escuela.
As long as - siempre y cuando
* I'll help you with Biology, as long as you help me with French.
Yo te ayudo con biologa, siempre y cuando t me ayudes con francs.
* Dan will come as long as he finishes early at the office.
Dan va a venir siempre y cuando termine temprano en la oficina.
However/No matter how, Whoever, Whichever
* Grandpa will never hear you, however loud you talk.
El abuelo no te va a escuchar nunca, por ms fuerte que hables.
* No matter how fast I run, I can never beat Jordan.
No importa cuan rpido corra, nunca le puedo ganar a Jordan.
* Whoever comes to see me, tell them I'm not home.
Quienquiera que venga, dile que no estoy en casa.
* Whichever way you choose, I'll go with you.
Sea cual sea el camino que elijas, yo ir contigo.
Exercises
Complete with as long as, providing that or unless
1. She's a sweet person . that you don't contradict her.
2. You can't borrow my camera . you're prepared to buy me a new one if you
break it.
3. Camping is fun . you don't forgot the torch and the can-opener.
4. I refuse to go you come with me.
5. A great white shark will be nice to you .. you don't strike its nose.
6.that the weather is good,we'll spend the day in the mountains.
7. I refuse to watch Channel 5 .. they show less adverts.
8. . I can find a cheaper one, I 'll have to buy that monitor.
9. ................................ you wear a bullet-proof jacket, being a president is a safe job.
10. .. you're prepared to work very hard, .you will never be a doctor.

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Choose the correct answer:

1. You can borrow my car (unless/as long as) you promise not to drive too fast.
2. I'm playing tennis tomorrow (unless/providing) it rains.
3. I'm playing tennis tomorrow (unless/providing) it doesn't rain.
4. I don't mind if you come home late (unless/as long as) you come in quietly.
5. I'm going now (unless/provided) you want me to stay.
6. I don't watch TV (unless/as long as) I've got nothing else to do.
7. Children are allowed to use the swimming pool (unless/provided) they are with an
adult.
8. (Unless/Provided) they are with an adult, children are not allowed to use the swimming
pool.
9. We can sit here in the corner (unless/as long as) you'd rather sit over there by the
window.
10. You won't pass the exam (unless / as long as) you try a bit harder.
Choose the correct answer:
1. Murat decided to give up smoking _________he had had a heart attack two times.
a) in case b) although c) because d) even if
2. ____________ she was walking along the garden, she found a very rare flower.
a) because b) provided that c) so that d) while
3. ____________ my father woke up, he realised that he had forgotten to turn off the lights.
a) when b) unless c) while d) even though
4. __________ he behaves well, Mary will never talk to him.
a) although b) unless c) if d) in the even that
5. __________ my best friend Hasan five years older than me, he looks very young.
a) until b) when c) although d) because
6. __________ they have passed the stamina test, they can get their scuba diving licence.
a) Now that b) Even though c) Unless d) When
7. I have decided to buy a car ____________ I can go to work easily.
a) in case b) so that c) provided that d) although
8. Merve looks at her husband _________ she hasnt seen him before.
a) as if b) when c) although d) because
9. The soldiers in the camp will be punished ___________ they didnt obey the rules.
a) although b) because c) even if d) however
10. You must wear your helmet while riding a motorbike, __________ you may hurt
seriously in case of an accident.
a) but b) although c) even though d) otherwise
11. __________ you are in top form, your coach always shows you respect.
a) Unless b) As long as c) Although d) As if

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12. __________ Jale did the ironing, _____________ she had also prepared the breakfast.
a) not only / but b) not had only / but c) not only had / but d) not only have / but
13. I dont want to invite Kemal to the party ___________ he always talks about nonsense
things.
a) although b) even if c) despite d) because
14. Im going to work harder __________ I can be promoted.
a) when b) so that c) because d) in spite of
15. She was very exhausted ____________ she didnt stop working.
a) but b) unless c) although d) because