Alternatives to IF: Provided and As Long As
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Question 1 of 5
You can borrow my car ___ you promise to drive carefully
AnswerprovidedPROVIDED sets formal conditions. Cars are lent. Promises are extracted. Trust is tested.
Question 2 of 5
I will help you ___ you try your best
Answeras long asAS LONG AS demands effort. Help is conditional. Effort is variable. Outcomes differ.
Question 3 of 5
We will sign the contract ___ all terms are acceptable
Answerprovided thatPROVIDED THAT introduces business conditions. Terms are negotiated. Contracts are signed. Lawyers prosper.
Question 4 of 5
You may stay here ___ you follow the rules
Answeras long asAS LONG AS stipulates compliance. Rules exist. Compliance is optional. Consequences follow.
Question 5 of 5
Which is MOST formal?
AnswerProvided that all requirements are metPROVIDED THAT is most formal. Legal documents prefer it. IF is universal. AS LONG AS is conversational.
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