1. Overview In English grammar, conditional clauses are typically introduced by the conjunction if . However, advanced learners and proficient users often employ a range of alternative structures to convey condition more concisely, formally, or emphatically. These alternatives include unless, provided (that), providing (that), as long as, on condition that, otherwise, or else, but for, were to, should, had, and in case of .
1. Overview In English grammar, conditional clauses are typically introduced by the conjunction if . However, advanced learners and proficient users often employ a range of alternative structures to convey condition more concisely, formally, or emphatically. These alternatives include unless, provided (that), providing (that), as long as, on condition that, otherwise, or else, but for, were to, should, had, and in case of .