1 Common English Mistakes Fri May 18, 2012 3:15 am
excon
Let’s post some common mistakes when using English. This thread will be like English trivia and the objective is to help others like ME to enhance their vocabulary.
Post na po.
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Question: How do we use "unless otherwise"?
Answer: The meanings of "unless" and "unless otherwise" are very similar and often the same. The phrase "unless otherwise" is usually used in giving instructions to make them more clear.
Here are some equivalent phrases using unless and unless otherwise:
Unless Otherwise
You may smoke unless otherwise instructed.
Unless otherwise instructed, please remain seated.
Unless you are told otherwise, you may take photographs.
Unless
You may smoke unless instructed not to smoke.
Unless instructed to stand, please remain seated.
Unless you are told not to, you may take photographs.
Post na po.
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Question: How do we use "unless otherwise"?
Answer: The meanings of "unless" and "unless otherwise" are very similar and often the same. The phrase "unless otherwise" is usually used in giving instructions to make them more clear.
Here are some equivalent phrases using unless and unless otherwise:
Unless Otherwise
You may smoke unless otherwise instructed.
Unless otherwise instructed, please remain seated.
Unless you are told otherwise, you may take photographs.
Unless
You may smoke unless instructed not to smoke.
Unless instructed to stand, please remain seated.
Unless you are told not to, you may take photographs.