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PHRASES REPLACING 'IF' IN CONDITIONAL CLAUSES

The conjunction 'if' is used in conditional clauses. To diversify your writing, look at this list in which we are going to have a look at other phrases which can replace IF. It is great for B2+ writing.


1. As long as

·       Meaning: This phrase implies that one thing will happen or be true as long as another condition continues to be true. It emphasizes a condition that must persist for something to happen.

·       Example: As long as you study regularly, you will pass the exam.

o   (If you study regularly, you will pass the exam.)

 

2. Assuming that

·       Meaning: This phrase is used to suggest that something is true or will happen on the assumption that a certain condition is met. It is often used to hypothesize.

·       Example: Assuming that it doesn’t rain, we will have the picnic tomorrow.

o   (If it doesn’t rain, we will have the picnic tomorrow.)

 

 

3. On condition that

·       Meaning: This is a formal expression used to indicate that something will happen only if a specific condition is fulfilled.

·       Example: You can borrow the car on condition that you return it by 6 PM.

o   (If you return the car by 6 PM, you can borrow it.)

 

4. On the assumption that

·       Meaning: Similar to "assuming that," but slightly more formal, this phrase suggests that one action is based on the belief or hypothesis that something else is true.

·       Example: The meeting will go ahead on the assumption that everyone is available.

o   (If everyone is available, the meeting will go ahead.)

 

5. Provided that

·       Meaning: This phrase means that something will only happen if a particular condition is met. It is often used to set a strict requirement.

·       Example: You can go to the party provided that you finish your homework first.

o   (If you finish your homework first, you can go to the party.)

 

 

6. Supposing that

·       Meaning: Similar to "assuming that," this phrase is used to imagine a situation or suggest a hypothetical condition.

·       Example: Supposing that the train is late, what should we do?

o   (If the train is late, what should we do?)

 

7. Unless

·       Meaning: This is used to express a negative condition, meaning that something will happen only if the stated condition is not true.

·       Example: You won’t succeed unless you try hard.

o   (If you don’t try hard, you won’t succeed.)

 

8. With the condition that

·       Meaning: This is another formal way of specifying that something will happen only if a specific condition is met.

·       Example: I’ll lend you the book with the condition that you return it by next week.

o   (If you return the book by next week, I’ll lend it to you.)

 

 

Summary of Usage:

·       As long as and provided that suggest an ongoing condition or a specific requirement.

·       Assuming thaton the assumption that, and supposing that are more hypothetical or speculative, imagining a scenario.

·       On condition that and with the condition that are formal and used to express a strict rule.

·       Unless is used to express the opposite of "if," focusing on what happens if a condition is not met.



Are all of them clear to you? Let me know in the comments.


If you need to study all the conditional clauses again, go to https://www.terceflmc.com/post/conditional-clauses

 

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