grammar · academic
So long as + present simple, clause
Used to say that something will happen or be true provided that another thing happens or is true.
Examples
“So long as students attend classes regularly, their grades usually improve.”
“You can use the lab so long as you book a time slot in advance.”
“So long as the data are reliable, the conclusion stands.”
Band 8 sentence
“So long as universities continue to collaborate with industry partners, research outcomes will better translate into practical solutions.”
Collocations
- So long as + clause
- So long as + subject + present simple
Common mistakes
So long as you are studying hard, you will pass.→So long as you study hard, you will pass.
So long as finish your work, you can leave.→So long as you finish your work, you can leave.
Say it for a higher band
5If + subject + present simple, clause→6As long as + present simple, clause→7+So long as + present simple, clause
Synonyms
As long as
Easily confused
As long as
“You can join the club as long as you pay the fee.”
Provided (that) + clause
“Provided that funding is available, the programme will continue.”
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