grammar · neutral
Unless + present simple, will + V
Use unless to mean 'if not' for a negative condition in first conditional sentences.
Examples
“Unless the weather improves, we will cancel the picnic.”
“I won't go unless you come with me.”
“Unless she studies harder, she won't pass the exam.”
Band 8 sentence
“Unless the data show a clear trend, it's premature to draw any firm conclusions about the policy's effectiveness.”
Collocations
- unless otherwise stated
- unless + subject + verb
Word family
Common mistakes
Unless he will come, we can't start.→Unless he comes, we can't start.
If not he comes, we'll cancel.→If he does not come, we'll cancel.
Unless he coming, we will leave.→Unless he comes, we will leave.
Say it for a higher band
5if not→6if + not→7+Unless + present simple, will + V
Synonyms
if not
Easily confused
if not
“If it is not sunny, we will stay at home.”
even if
“Even if it rains, we will go to the concert.”
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