Cours Anglais 3ème Année Secondaire Ms. Rayhan - English Lesson 03: Providing that / as long as - 3AS
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Condition w/ LW Lesson 3 Learn English Differently By: Raihane KH Grammar Explorer providing that/as long as Function Linking words. Let’s refresh our minds with this example: ▪ We will eradicate corruption providing that we act now. ▪ My dreams will come true as long as they are chased. Let’s try with if: ▪ We will eradicate corruption if we act now! ▪ My dreams will come true if they are chased! Warm up: Well done! Challenge Notice the tenses of the verbs and try to guess the rule! Then, try to form sentences using the linking words highlighted in red. Rule: ✓ The linking words: as long as, providing that, and provided that are used to express condition. They are similar to: if and only if. ✓ There are two clauses: We will eradicate corruption providing that we act now. Future simple ----------- linking word ----------- present simple (Rule simplified):
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The main clause is the sentence that is independent and of full meaning. In other words, it doesn’t need another clause. The subordinate clause is incomplete and depends on another clause to convey meaning. You cannot say: “I will prepare dinner if I eat now”! Obviously, the act of cooking is a condition for you if you want to eat. Thus, you should say: “I will have dinner providing that I start preparing it now”. Main/independent clause subordinate clause (if)
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