Lesson Sixteen
unless
"Unless" is similar to "except" and "but." It can be used as a conjunction. It’s also similar to "if" + "not."
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examples
1. Unless she can control her anger, she won’t be able to keep her job.
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2. He’ll hurt himself unless he’s very careful.
If he isn’t very careful, he’ll hurt himself.
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3. He won’t be able to go to the party unless he can find a ride.
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4. Nguyen will come to class early tomorrow unless the bus is late.
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5. She’ll continue to have problems with her teeth unless she gives up drinking sugary soft drinks and eating candy.
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6. Unless the restaurant can improve its business, it will have to close.
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7. Water from the kitchen faucet can be as good as bottled water unless the city water supply is bad.
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Next: Lesson Seventeen
even if
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