Connectives of Condition (Ch. 17&19)

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What is a connective of condition?

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A connective of condition is a word or phrase that introduces a conditional clause, indicating that one event depends on another.

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Define 'unless' in the context of conditional statements.

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'Unless' is used to indicate that something will happen only if a certain condition is not met.

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What does 'only if' imply in a conditional sentence?

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'Only if' indicates that the condition must be met for the result to occur; it emphasizes exclusivity.

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Explain the use of 'otherwise' in conditional statements.

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'Otherwise' is used to present an alternative outcome if the condition is not fulfilled.

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What does 'or else' signify in a conditional context?

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'Or else' suggests a consequence that will occur if the preceding condition is not satisfied.

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How does 'whether or not' function in a sentence?

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'Whether or not' introduces a condition that does not affect the outcome; it indicates that the result will happen regardless.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'unless'.

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I will go to the party unless it rains.

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Create a sentence using 'only if'.

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You can borrow my car only if you return it by 6 PM.

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What is the difference between 'if' and 'only if'?

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'If' allows for multiple conditions to be true, while 'only if' restricts the outcome to a single condition.

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Give an example of 'otherwise' in a conditional sentence.

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You need to study hard; otherwise, you will fail the exam.