Negation in Conditionals: Lest and Unless
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Question 1 of 5
Take an umbrella, ___ it rain
AnswerlestLEST introduces feared outcome. Umbrellas are precautionary. Rain is anticipated. British weather delivers.
Question 2 of 5
Do not approach, ___ you scare the animals
AnswerlestLEST warns of consequences. Animals are skittish. Approach is cautioned. Observation is remote.
Question 3 of 5
You cannot enter ___ you have proper authorisation
AnswerunlessUNLESS sets negative condition. Authorisation is required. Entry is denied. Bureaucracy functions.
Question 4 of 5
___ careful planning, the project would have failed
AnswerWithoutWITHOUT negates positively. Planning was done. Success followed. Preparation prevents disaster.
Question 5 of 5
Which is MOST formal/literary?
AnswerLestLEST is archaic and formal. Legal and liturgical use persists. Modern English simplifies. Subjunctive lingers.
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