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Exceptive Clauses — Proposizioni Eccettuative·Error Detection: Wrong Connective in Exceptive Clauses
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Rule reminder

Common connector errors in exceptive clauses: (1) Using 'purché' (conditional/provisional) instead of 'a meno che non' (exceptive). (2) Using 'sebbene/benché/nonostante' (concessive) where an exceptive is needed. (3) Using 'affinché' (final) instead of an exceptive. (4) Using 'eccetto' (preposition) where 'eccetto che' (conjunction) is needed before a clause.

Error Detection: Wrong Connective in Exceptive Clauses1 / 10

Identify the error: 'Firmerò il contratto, purché non vengano modificate le clausole principali.' [Intended meaning: I'll sign unless the main clauses are changed]

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