Linking Words - English Grammar As long as
provided (that)
providing : You can take my car as long as/provided (that)/ providing you don't damage it.
Although/even though : Although/ even though he is rich, he lives in a small house.
Even if : He is poor and has no house, but even if he had a lot of money,
he wouldn't buy a house.
In case : Take an umbrella in case it rains.
In spite of / despite : In spite of/despite the rain, she walked to the station.
In spite of/despite being blind, she walked to the station.
So that : She arrived early so that she could help her colleagues.
Whereas : Tom is rich whereas Jack is poor.
Whatever : You can count on me whatever you decide to do.
Whenever : I will lend you my car whenever you need it.
Wherever : My thoughts will be with you wherever you go.
