The lead negotiator made it clear that the treaty would be signed on Monday, ________ that both nations agreed to the immediate cessation of border hostilities.

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A provided
B unless
C even if
D lest

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Answer: A. provided

Correct Answer: a) provided
Explanation: "Provided that" (or simply "provided") is an advanced conditional connector that means "on the condition that" or "only if". Options like unless (if not) or lest (for fear that) do not logically fit the sentence.

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The lead negotiator made it clear that the treaty would be signed on Monday, ________ that both nations agreed to the immediate cessation of border hostilities.

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