Rule
Which one is more formal - provided that or as long as?
provided that
It is said that having lots of money makes you elated. ........, why is Jim such a miserable human being? He`s loaded (=rich).
a) if any
b) if so
c) if ever
b) if so
Make sure to pronounce those geographical names correctly. If is in doubt, check in a dictionary.
If in doubt
...... a decent lawyer it`s going to be almost impossible to win this case.
without
What does BUT FOR mean? Can you give an exampe of a sentence with these words?
if sth hadn`t happened
e.g.: I would have gone out yesterday but for my headache. (=if I hadn`t had a headache.)
What can we bring to the party, ...?
a) if anything
b) if anybody
c) if any
a) if anything
1) - I need to go on a diet after my lazy vacation. - You`ve gained just a little, if anything, weight. You look stunning to me.
2) Contact Vanessa, if is urgent. Jeff is currently in Japan and not available.
1) if any
2) if urgent
1) If ..... can give you a hand with your taxes, Stella can. She works in this sphere.
2) I can see little, ...., resemblance here. To my mind, he doesn`t look like his mother at all.
1) anyone
2) if any
What does "if so" mean?
Can you make up a sentence with it?
if sth is true, to refer to a previous idea
1) You should steer clear of smoking ........ you want to die of lung cancer.
2) Ok, I will work on Saturday ...... that I get paid for it.
a) 1 - otherwise; 2 - provided
b) 1 - as long as, 2 - if so
c) 1 - unless; 2 - provided
c) 1 - unless; 2 - provided
1) It would seem as we missed a huge opportunity to enter South America`s market.
2) Do not give your dog this medication unless instructs by a vet.
1) It would seem as IF...
2) unless INSTRUCTED
1) She always helps her kids do their homework ...... she is exhausted.
2) Ok, let`s wrap up this meeting for today. .... you, guys, have any other questions.
1) whether or not
2) unless
What do these mean -
if any,
if anybody (-thing),
if ever?
if any - a small number or amount
if anybody (-thing) - to emphasise there are limited possibilities
if ever - to show infrequency (sth happens very rarely, almost never)
1) Let`s have a pirate-themed wedding. ........ you want something more traditional.
2) We seldom, ...., eat Indian food. We prefer Italian cuisine.
a) 1 - unless, 2 - if ever
b) 1 - as long as, 2 - if never
c) 1 - provided, 2 - if any
a) 1 - unless, 2 - if ever
1) We can`t let you have a photoshoot in this building unless you don`t have a permit.
2) Somebody need to stay at home tomorrow and wait for the plumber. All day, if needs. Whether or not we won`t be able to take a shower in the evening. (2 mistakes)
1) unless YOU HAVE
2) IF NEEDED; OTHERWISE
1) It...... if she has lost all her enthusiasm for this project. She has been so indifferent and detached lately.
2) Zoe seldom, ......, takes a vacation. She is such a workaholic.
1) seems as
2) if ever
What can you say about UNLESS?
Can you provide examples?
What does "it seems as if" mean?
unless = if not; also to express afterthought
it seems as if - apparently
1) I wouldn`t have left my previous job...... an enormous level of stress.
2) .... she works hard, she won`t get a promotion. Her boss`s son is bound to get that job.
3) You have two weeks to vacate the premises. ....... we will call the police.
a) 1- if any, 2 - unless, 3 - if so
b) 1 - but for, 2 - whether or not, 3 - otherwise
c) 1 - provided, 2 - unless, 3 - without
b) 1 - but for, 2 - whether or not, 3 - otherwise
1) You act as nothing happend. How can you be so composed?
2) It doesn`t matter unless you have any experience. They still might hire you, the job doesn`t require much knowledge or lots of skills.
3) You won`t be evicted for keeping a pet as long as that it`s a small one.
1) as if nothing happened
2) whether or not you have any experience
3) as long as it`s a small one
1) What can I offer you to drink, .....?
2) ....., take a look at the washing lables on your clothes and you`ll find out how to take care of them.
3) Few, ...., people knew the correct answer.
1) if anything
2) if in doubt (if unsure)
3) if any