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ISBN: 9781285463261

Author: Douglas Smith, Maurice Eggen, Richard St. Andre

Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Chapter 1.2, Problem 11E

Dictionaries indicate that the conditional meaning of unless is preferred, but there are other interpretations as a converse or a biconditional. Discuss thetranslation of each sentence.
(a) I will go to the store unless it is raining.
(b) The Dolphins will not make the playoffs unless the Bears lose all the rest of their games.
(c) You cannot go to the game unless you do your homework first.
(d) You won’t win the lottery unless you buy a ticket.

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