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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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Alternatives to using if

........ that you took the temperature at the sun's centre, it would be that hot.

On condition - In case - Unless - Provided

I think 'Provided' and 'On condition' are correct.

If you please tell me in which conditional I can use alternatives to using if such as as long as, provided, supposing, etc

Thanks

  

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Yes, "Provided" and "On condition" would fit that sentence, with broadly the same meaning as "If" (slightly different nuance). "In case" doesn't have the right meaning. "Unless" has an opposite meaning and does not require "that".

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  • Yes, "Provided" and "On condition" would fit that sentence, with broadly the same meaning as "If" (slightly different nuance).
  • "In case" doesn't have the right meaning.
  • "Unless" has an opposite meaning and does not require "that".
  • The sentence does not stand by itself: "that hot" must refer to a degree of hotness previously mentioned.
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Yes, "Provided" and "On condition" would fit that sentence, with broadly the same meaning as "If" (slightly different nuance). "In case" doesn't have the right meaning. "Unless" has an opposite meaning and does not require "that".

The sentence does not stand by itself: "that hot" must refer to a degree of hotness previously mentioned.

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