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in case  -  unless


     IN CASE
:         In case expresses the possibility of something happening. 
                                It is used to express the idea of doing something to avoid
                                a possible problem later on.
                                It gives the reason for an action.

                                ► Take an umbrella with you in case it rains.
                                 = There is a possibility that it will rain, so it's a good idea to take
                                    an umbrella.   

     In case + 'of'      In case of = if there is

                                 ► In case of emergency, call this number.
                                     = If there is an emergency, call this number.                       

     UNLESS :         Unless means 'except if' or 'only if''.
                                 Unless replaces 'if' + a negative verb.

                                 ► Mary won't come unless you invite Tom.
                                     = Mary won't come except if you invite Tom..
                                     = Mary will only come if you invite Tom.
                                     = If you don't invite Tom, Mary won't come.

                                 ► We will have a picnic unless it rains..
                                     = We will have a picnic except if it rains.
                                     = If it doesn't rain, we will have a picnic.
                                     = If it rains, we won't have a picnic.
 

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