| Element | FORM/USE: CONDITIONS |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | subordinated |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use a finite subordinate clause, before or after a main clause, with conjunctions to introduce conditions. ► clauses: conditionals |
| Corrected Learner Example | Unless something is done many people will die. (Greece; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Greek; Pass) Getting to work by car is comfortable and faster unless you are caught in a traffic jam. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass) Provided the weather is fine, you could also go swimming or take a tour through our beautiful town. (Austria; B2 VANTAGE; 2001; German; Pass) I agree with you that your house will certainly be too small and I like your suggestion to book the Majestic Hotel, provided it will not be too expensive. (Netherlands; B2 VANTAGE; 2001; Dutch; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | While 'unless' is a B1 lexical item in the EVP and taught at B1, its conditional use is not established until B2. Also note that 'unless' is very error prone at B1. |
