Grammar / Providing

P rovided / Providing

Providing / Provided (that) = Only on this condition

Providing you come to Student Learning Support, we will help you. You have to be physically present.

Provided you come to Student Learning Support, we will help you. You have to be physically present.

You can also say ‘as long as’ but it’s more informal.

Change these sentences using ‘providing’.

1. The Dr will see you but only if you have an appointment.

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2. The government will increase tax rebates, but only if there is enough revenue.

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3. You can drink alcohol, but only if you are over 18.

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Answers

The Dr will see you provided you have an appointment

The government will increase tax rebates, providing there is enough revenue

You can drink alcohol, provided you are over 18