Alternatives to If.pptx

Some phrases used as alternatives to if for conditional sentences

1. Alternatives to If Suppose, provided, as long as, otherwise, unless

2. Suppose To hypothesize about the present Suppose + past simple, would + infinitive We normally use suppose at the beginning of a sentence to make someone imagine a situation. Examples : Suppose you won the lottery, what would you do? Suppose I got a job, I wouldn’t be able to travel with you next summer. S uppose she didn’t call you, you would miss the train.

3. As long as/provided that To talk about a future possibility and its result as long as/provided that + simple present, will + infinitive Used when we want to emphasize the condition that needs to be present so that something can happen or be done. As long as more common in speaking Provided that more formal and more common in written language Examples: As long as you don’t make a mess, I will allow you to use this room. P rovided that you pay me back next month, I will lend you the money.

4. Unless It means something similar to ‘if not’ Unless + simple present, modal verbs + infinitive Examples : U nless I phone you, you can assume the train’s on time. Unless you help me, I can’t stand up.

5. Otherwise We use otherwise with conditional meaning ‘because if not’ Examples : You have to start studying, otherwise you will fail all those tests. You need to hurry, otherwise you will miss the bus