The key to exercise solutions in chapter 4.3 - Spend more! for the textbook New Total English Intermediate - Students' Book with authors Rachael Roberts, Antonia Clare and JJ Wilson from Pearson Education
Question
Rewrite the sentences below three times using the words a-c. How does the meaning change?
Rewrite the sentences below using unless. Make any other necessary changes.
Answer
a)
1
When they offer me the job, I will take it. (They are definitely going to offer me the job.)
If they offer me the job, I might take it. (I’m not sure that they will offer me the job, or that I will take it.)
As soon as the offer me the job, I will take it. (I won’t hesitate to take the job.)
2
As soon as I see Tom, I'll tell him. (I'll tell him immediately.)
If I see Tom, I'll tell him. (I’m not sure if I will see him.)
When I see Tom, I can tell him. (I'll be able to tell him. (an offer))
b)
Unless you pay the bill on time, you'll get a fine.
Unless there is something urgent to discuss, he won’t phone us.
I won’t help you unless you help me.
Unless Sandro finds an apartment soon, he'll have to stay at home.
Unless you work hard, you won’t do well in your exams.