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Alternatives to IF

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  • It doesn't matter if you don't like it. That doesn't stop it happening, does it! (WHETHER/ It's always going to happen)
    It's always going to happen, whether you like it or not!
  • The problem with nuclear power is that if an accident happens, it could totally devastate the area. (SUPPOSING)
    Supposing an accident happens/happened...Supposing there is/there was an accident, it would totally devastate the area.
  • Imagine if I don’t arrive till after midnight, will the guest-house still be open? (SUPPOSING)
    Supposing I don’t arrive till after midnight, will the guest-house still be open?
  • Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any question, concerns or problems. (SHOULD HAPPEN)
    If you should happen to have any questions, concerns orproblems, don't hesitate to contact me.
  • If it's necessary, please import more of these type of goods. (IF + ADJECTIVE)
    If necessary, please import more of these types of goods.
  • I'm in favour of the idea so long as it's not too expensive. (PROVIDED / too much money)
    I'm in favour of the idea, provided it does not cost / they do not spend... too much money
  • If he was a little taller, he could reach to the book on the bookshelf. (IF+ADJECTIVE)
    If a little taller, he could reach to the book on the bookshelf.
  • The economy is still doing badly so it's easy for the opposition to attract new supporters. (LONG/ fails to improve)
    As long as the economy fails to improve, the opposition will continue to attract new supporters.
  • If you are in doubt, ask for help (IF+ ADJECTIVE)
    If in doubt, ask for help.
  • There's no way the situation will improve without immediate action being taken. (OR / pretty soon / worse and worse))
    They need to do something pretty soon or the situation will get worse and worse.
  • If you don't make a mess you can play in the living room. (AS LONG AS)
    You can play in the living room as long as you don’t make a mess.
  • We could do this another time if you would prefer. (IF YOU WOULD)
    If you would prefer, we could do this another time.
  • If you've got a railcard, you can get a senior citizen's reduction. (PROVIDING)
    You can get a senior citizen’s reduction providing you’ve got a railcard.
  • Could you put aside my copy of "CARRIE" if you see it? (IF YOU HAPPEN TO)
    If you happen to see my copy of "CARRIE"," could you put it aside for me?
  • I know opinion polls aren't entirely reliable, but it doesn't look like they'll win an overall majority. (ASSUMING)
    Assuming (the) opinion polls are reliable, it doesn't look like they'll win an overall majority.
  • It's thaks to you that we are all here ( IF IT WEREN'T FOR/ none of us)
    None of us would be here if it weren’t for you.
  • If we do not send it express, it will take days (OTHERWISE)
    We’d better send it express, otherwise it’ll take days.
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