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Son James Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Provided or In the event???
Please look at the following question.
"You may send the item back to us ____ you pack it in the original box in came in"
(A) provided (B) in the event
The correct answer is (A) provided. Could you tell me why I can't use (B) in the event?
Thank you for your answer in advance.
"You may send the item back to us ____ you pack it in the original box in came in"
(A) provided (B) in the event
The correct answer is (A) provided. Could you tell me why I can't use (B) in the event?
Thank you for your answer in advance.
Top answer
Provided specifies a necessary condition. eg I will check your grammar provided you pay me $10. In the event refers to an event that may happen, often unexpectedly..
- Provided specifies a necessary condition.
- eg I will check your grammar provided you pay me $10.
- In the event refers to an event that may happen, often unexpectedly..
- eg In the event that Tom phones, tell him I'm busy.
- eg In the event of fire, leave the building.
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Provided specifies a necessary condition.
eg I will check your grammar provided you pay me $10.
In the event refers to an event that may happen, often unexpectedly..
eg In the event that Tom phones, tell him I'm busy.
eg I will check your grammar provided you pay me $10.
In the event refers to an event that may happen, often unexpectedly..
eg In the event that Tom phones, tell him I'm busy.
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You have made me know it clear. Ah! But the first example sentence makes me surprised. Do I really pay you USD10?
Thank you
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