| Element | FORM/USE: SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS, CONDITIONS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | conditional |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can use conditional subordinate clauses with a range of conjunctions ('so long as', 'on condition that', 'in the event that') with past, present or future reference. |
| Corrected Learner Example | As a matter of fact, education is free and as a result they can attend whichever university they desire so long as they have the proper qualifications, of course. (Greece; C2 MASTERY; 2005; Greek; Pass) I was allowed to bring my friends home and go out with them on condition that my parents knew where I was and when I was going to return. (Poland; C2 MASTERY; 1993; Polish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | Note that these are low frequency items. |
