Unit 5.2 Grammar

1.

Grammar
EVEN IF
IF
ONLY IF
UNLESS
CONDITIONALS: alternatives to if.

2.

Conditionals
are, too.
1. Even if: Stresses that the condition doesn’t matter. The condition may happen, but
the result will be the same: Even if video calls improve, talking in person is much
nicer.
2. Only if, providing / provided (that), as/so long as, on condition that: Show the result
or effect will happen when a specific condition becomes true. No other condition
will have this result: I’ll lend you my phone, only if / provided / providing / as/so long
as / on condition that you promise to return it soon.
3. 3 Unless: Describes a possible negative condition in the present or future = “except
if” or “if … not.”: We can’t reach an agreement unless you communicate more
openly

3.

Conditionals. Practice. Fill in the gaps
are, too.
1. I’m willing to try virtual office meetings _________________the technology is reliable.
2. _____________we meet in person, we may not be able to reach an agreement
3. We’ll leave at 3:00 _____________everyone is ready.
4. You shouldn’t study late ___________it’s absolutely necessary.
5. ___________the company makes a profit, the boss is happy.
6. He should be able to get into that college __________he gets unexpectedly bad
grades in high school.