Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.
As long to funding is not made available, our construction dreams have been deferred.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. So long as.
- As long as or so long as also means 'provided that', 'providing that' or 'on condition that.
- You are allowed to go as long as you let us know when you arrive.
- So long as is a little more informal: You can borrow the car so long as you don't drive too fast.
- The chosen option follows the given rule hence, it will IMPROVE the statement correctly.
Correct Sentence:-
So long as funding is not made available, our construction dreams have been deferred.