Directions: Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’. As long to funding is not made available, our construction dreams have been deferred.
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Understanding Sentence Substitution
The question asks us to find the most appropriate phrase to replace the underlined segment "As long to" in the sentence: "As long to funding is not made available, our construction dreams have been deferred."
We need to analyze the grammatical context and the intended meaning of the sentence to determine the correct substitution.
Analyzing the Original Sentence
The original sentence is: "As long to funding is not made available, our construction dreams have been deferred."
The phrase "As long to" is grammatically incorrect in standard English. The sentence expresses a condition: the deferral of construction dreams is dependent on the availability (or lack thereof) of funding. We need a phrase that correctly introduces this condition.
Evaluating the Options for Substitution
Let's look at each option:
- No improvement: This option suggests the original sentence is correct. However, "As long to" is not a standard English phrase used to express a condition. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
- As high as: This phrase is typically used to compare quantities or levels, meaning "up to the level of". For example, "The temperature went as high as 40 degrees Celsius." This does not fit the context of expressing a condition related to funding availability.
- In as much as: This phrase means "to the extent that" or "since". While it can indicate a reason or degree, it's not the most common or direct way to express the condition "provided that" or "if" in this specific context. For example, "Inasmuch as you are ready, we can begin." It focuses more on the degree or reason than a direct stipulation or condition for a future event.
- So long as: This phrase is a conjunction that means "provided that", "on condition that", or "if". It is used to introduce a condition upon which something else depends. For example, "You can go out so long as you finish your homework." This fits the context of the sentence perfectly. The construction dreams are deferred *on the condition that* funding is not made available.
Conclusion on the Correct Substitution
Based on the analysis, the phrase "So long as" correctly expresses the conditional relationship between the availability of funding and the deferral of construction dreams. Substituting "As long to" with "So long as" makes the sentence grammatically correct and clear.
The improved sentence is: "So long as funding is not made made available, our construction dreams have been deferred."
| Phrase | Common Meaning/Usage | Fits Sentence Context? |
|---|---|---|
| As long to | Incorrect phrase | No |
| As high as | Up to the level of; comparison | No |
| In as much as | To the extent that; since; reason/degree | Less suitable for expressing direct condition |
| So long as | Provided that; on condition that; if | Yes |
Revision Table: English Grammar Concepts
| Concept | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Conjunctions | Words or phrases that introduce a clause stating a condition. Common examples include 'if', 'unless', 'provided that', 'as long as', 'so long as'. | You will succeed if you work hard. |
| 'So long as' | A conditional conjunction meaning 'provided that' or 'on the condition that'. | You can borrow the book so long as you return it tomorrow. |
| 'As long as' | Also a conditional conjunction with the same meaning as 'so long as'. Often interchangeable. | You can borrow the book as long as you return it tomorrow. |
Additional Information: Using Conditional Phrases
Understanding how to use conditional phrases like "so long as" and "as long as" is crucial for constructing grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.
- Both "so long as" and "as long as" function as subordinating conjunctions. They introduce a subordinate clause that states the condition for the action in the main clause.
- The structure is typically: Conditional Phrase + Condition Clause (Subordinate Clause), Main Clause. Or: Main Clause + Conditional Phrase + Condition Clause.
- Example 1: So long as you follow the rules, you can stay.
- Example 2: You can stay as long as you follow the rules.
- In many cases, "so long as" and "as long as" are interchangeable when expressing a condition.
- Other ways to express similar conditions include using "provided that", "providing that", "on condition that", or simply "if".
Being familiar with these phrases helps in selecting the correct option when substituting parts of a sentence to ensure grammatical accuracy and clear meaning.
Important Questions from Phrase Replacement
Directions: Which of the following phrases at 1, 2, 3, and 4 given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is 'correct' as it is and 'NO correction required' mark 5 as the answer.
If the evidence bear out the charge, he may be sentenced to death.
Select the most appropriate word to substitute the underlined word of the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No improvement’.
There is a great degrade in value s in modern age.
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
No effort has been made by the Indian cricket team to cash off on its vibrant image in the World Cup.
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