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.

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