English Grammar - How to use UNLESS in conditional sentences

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Hello Sarah, my teacher! It so nice to see you again. Thank you for the brand new lesson! My answer is as follows: The dog will not attack unless you move suddenly. Hope my answer is correct. See you very soon in the next lesson.

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[@janakp2252]

Madam, could you pls tell me the meaning of the following structure i found in an exercise..what does it mean and how they structured in an unusual form? "Unless I would never have thought about palace going down .had mentioned them ,you had.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Jana, This sentence is not correct. Can you clarify?

[@janakp2252]

​@@oxfordenglishnow I found this in an excercise and i couldn't follow its meaning.Maybe it requires rephrasing ,Iam afraid.

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[@sameersawdekar3293]

Can unless be followed by any other tense other then the present tenses?

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Sameer, yes it can. Here are some examples of other tenses: They threatened to kill him unless he did as they asked. Most wild animals won't attack unless they are provoked. I hope that helps!

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[@akshatmukundam974]

Hello mam, does this sentence make sense? "In my city, the power is only on for 10 hours a day, but in hers, seldom does the power go out". Could you please suggest me some better alternatives?

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Hi Akshat, the sentence work for me!

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[@janakp2252]

Well done teacher.could you please tell me whether I can use this sentence like this?..my wife will be upset unless I come back before late this evening.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Jana, I think it would be better to say, "My wife will be upset IF I come back late this evening." I hope that helps!

[@AllahHuakbar-y9y]

Very nice and I am from Pakistan

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[@TuanNguyen-th1cy]

Hello Sarah, Thanks for your useful video. May I ask you a question Sarah? My question is "Is unless used in conditional sentences type 2 and type 3?. I read online that unless is used for all three types of conditional sentences. Is this possible? I will appreciate your answer. Thanks a lot.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

"Unless" is typically used in conditional sentences, but its usage can vary depending on the context. Let's break down how "unless" is commonly used in different types of conditional sentences: Type 1 Conditional: "Unless" is not commonly used in simple present real conditional sentences (Type 1). In Type 1 conditionals, the if-clause is in the present simple tense, and the main clause is in the future simple tense. Example: "If it rains, we will stay at home." Type 2 Conditional: "Unless" is often used in Type 2 conditional sentences. In these sentences, the if-clause is in the past simple tense, and the main clause is in the present conditional (would + base form). Example: "Unless it stopped raining, we wouldn't go for a picnic." Type 3 Conditional: "Unless" can be used in Type 3 conditional sentences, although it is less common. In Type 3 conditionals, the if-clause is in the past perfect tense, and the main clause is in the past conditional perfect (would have + past participle). Example: "We would have missed the train unless we had left early." In summary, while "unless" is commonly used in Type 2 conditionals, it can also be used in some Type 3 conditionals, but it is not typically used in Type 1 conditionals. The usage may depend on the specific context and the desired emphasis on the condition and result. I hope that helps!

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[@jsjb3468]

It won't attack you unless you move all of a sudden. Right? And thank you teacher for the beneficial lesson.

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Tq for clarifying my doubts💜💜

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[@janakp2252]

Thx ma'am for your quick reply

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[@zooozoo7455]

Thank you mam but l want to know if we could use unless with second or third conditional

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Zooo Zoo, The word unless basically means the same thing as if ... not. For example, "Unless you study, you will fail" means the same thing as "If you do not study, you will fail." Unless is often used in conditional sentences. It can be used with the first, second, or third conditional. Here are some examples. First Conditional: "You'll be unhappy unless you break up with her" = "You'll be unhappy if you do not break up with her." Second Conditional: "I wouldn't ask her out unless you told me it was OK" = "I wouldn't ask her out if you told me it was not OK." Third Conditional: "They wouldn't have come over unless we'd invited them" = "They wouldn't have come over if we had not invited them." I hope that helps!

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[@leyla.3315]

Hello dear teacher. I have a question, you said that we couldn't use negative verb after 'unless'. But I have checked it at grammarly and it is correct to use a negative sentence after unless. Could you please make it clear for me. Thank you in advance

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Can you give me an example sentence?

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Ma'am please teach us "absolute participle".

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Peace LOVER, Thanks for the suggestion. I will put it on my list of upcoming lessons!

[@k-ur5xc]

Thanks mam, please tell difference between even,and ever how use them

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Bhupinder, even is used to show that something is surprising, unusual, unexpected, or extreme. I am not sure what you mean by even how. Can you give me an example in a sentence?

[@akshatmukundam974]

Hello madam, hope you are well. Thanks for replying to me and helping me with my doubts. 😀

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It won't attack you unless you move suddenly.

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[@shuhaibgurukkal5302]

Hi ma’am, My name is Shuhaib Gurukkal. I have a doubt. How can we use “being” without auxiliary verbs. I have seen this kind of sentences in news reports. Eg: Tribunal appointments being taken lightly: Supreme Court. Is there any rule or it is just passive voice… sorry if I wrote anything stupid.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Shuhaib, In your example sentence, I would say it is just shortened for economy of words. I think it needs an auxiliary to be correct. I don't know of any rule for doing this, Language continually evolves and we are always looking at ways to say things quicker and more economically. I think this is just an example of this.

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Hope you visit soon.

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Hello Madam, please make video about clause of time, place, contrast, purpose, reason/cause, condition and manner. Thanks in advance

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Rien, thanks for the suggestion. I will put it on my list of upcoming lessons.

[@ashfaqsheikh2197]

Help me understand difference between.. Unless you do it. Unless you have done it

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Ashfaq, well the difference is the meaning of the tenses used. In the first one, you are using the present tense, so it is talking about the present and the second one is talking about the past, often recent past with the present perfect. I hope that helps!

[@ashfaqsheikh2197]

@@oxfordenglishnow thanks for replying. But you didn't explain I get confused that what meaning does present perfect sentences carry in the subordinate clause

[@ashfaqsheikh2197]

@@oxfordenglishnow when you have done it After you have done it.

[@vasantharajs5554]

Nothing is odd unless we make it even. Is this right?

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[@TramHicks]

Don’t worry about the dog, it won’t attack you unless you move suddenly

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Correct, well done!

[@MohamadZadeh]

Thanks for this lesson, Can we use unless and if next to each other ? I’ll see you this afternoon unless if I have to work ? And also : I’ll call police in case if I don’t find it, Thanks in advance 🙏

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Mohamad, no you can't use unless and if next to each other, so your sentence should be: I’ll see you this afternoon unless I have to work ? and then I’ll call police if I don’t find it. I hope that helps!

[@MohamadZadeh]

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Don't worry about the dog, It won't attack you unless you move suddenly.💪

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[@akshatmukundam974]

My sentence: Don't watch my video unless you are interested in my content.

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That’s right Akshat!

[@sayanihazra1140]

I don't pick up calls during my work time unless it's urgent. Ok mam?

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That's great sayani!

[@sayanihazra1140]

@@oxfordenglishnow neither you called me nor assign anything. Is it ok mam?

[@MyxxnomHmmm]

The dog will not attack you unless you do a sudden move

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi, well done! Just a small thing. The dog will not attack you unless you MAKE a sudden move. I hope that helps!

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The dog won’t attack you unless you move suddenly.

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The dog won’t attack you unless you move suddenly.

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[@Shivesh011]

3. I don't want to go to the party unless you go too. 4. Unless you move suddenly , the dog do not attack you. Unless is used to provide extra information about the future action when included in a sentence. right mam? that's why we convert the main clause into a future tense sentence using will/would 3. I will not go to the party unless you go too. 4. Unless you move suddenly, the dog will not attack you. above two are correct if not please clarify, Thank you madam

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi, both sentences 3 are correct. The second sentence 4 is correct and not the first. Well done!

[@ahmadmuhialdin.1828]

The dog will not attack you unless you move suddenly ...

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That's right Ahmad! Well done!

[@alicefinet]

Madam *

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Miss or Madam is just fine! ❤️

[@sayanihazra1140]

I ave a fetish about it. Mam it means desire or liking ?? Like can i say i have a fetish about shopping. Is it ok or should I say i i am obsessed about shopping?

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi, fetish is not the word you would use as it means a sexual interest. You could say, I am obsessed with shopping or I am passionate about shopping.

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[@sayanihazra1140]

@@oxfordenglishnow sorry but Sunday usually i won't be available. Sorry i am not at home. These are ok mam?

[@Malek-Emad194]

I won't have good marks unless i see you

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Glad to help!

[@mariamkinen8036]

Unless you move suddenly , the dog will attack you .... l'd say will the dog attack u.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Maria, Unless you move suddenly, the dog WON'T attack you. Let's hope you don't move suddenly!

[@Malek-Emad194]

I won't get a good marks unless i see u

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Ah thanks! 🙏🏻. Great use of "unless."

[@anitk.brahma7354]

Unless you pay me in advance, I will not send you the goods.

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[@mantreshsingh]

You would be asked to leave the restaurant unless you stop talking so loudly.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Mantresh, Great sentence, well done! I would just change would to will. You WILL be asked to leave the restaurant unless you stop talking so loudly. I hope that helps!

[@abdukodirrajabzoda417]

The dog won't attack you unless you move suddenly

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That's right Abdukodir! Well done!

[@ousmanetoure105]

The dog won’t attack you unless you move suddenly.

[@oxfordenglishnow]

Hi Ousmane, great answer, well done!