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I used unless to connect two ideas in my sentence.
What does Unless mean?
Unless means if not.
Dictionary definition
Unless means except if something happens.
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In the reading passage, unless showed how one idea related to the next.
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WordUnless.
Partconjunction.
MeaningUnless means if not.
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if notRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
except ifRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
otherwiseRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
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ifHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
wheneverHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
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Hint for students
Unless means if not or except if. It tells the condition that can stop or change what happens.
Common mix-up
Unless is not the same as because. Because gives a reason, but unless gives an exception or condition.
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Write one sentence that shows unless without using the word unless. Then underline the clue words that show an exception, condition, or something that changes the plan. Example: We will start the game if the field is not too wet. Clue words: will start, if, not too wet Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a condition that changes what will happen?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We will play outside unless it rains." Why does unless fit better than because?
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