Use "as long as"

[Kothow]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #153 "comparisons with as .... as", question 2

I told my son that I would take me to the circus next week ......... he keeps his promise not to fight with his sister.

(a) as good as
(b) as long as
(c) as soon as
(d) as much as

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #153 "comparisons with as .... as", answer 2

I told my son that I would take me to the circus next week as long as he keeps his promise not to fight with his sister.

Correct answer: (b) as long as
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Why do we use "as long as" in this sentence?

Kothow

[Mister Micawber]

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Here, as long as has meaning #3 (from the American Heritage Dictionary):

CONJUNCTION:
1. During the time that: I'll stay as long as you need me.
2. Since: As long as you've offered, I accept.
3. On the condition that: I will cooperate as long as I am notified on time.
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Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mr. Micawber

[Aiskilus]

I told my son that I would take me to the circus next week as long as he keeps his promise not to fight with his sister.

Hi guys,

I just want to ask if this sentence is correct... I mean shouldn't it be "I told my son That I would take him..." instead of "take me..."

[Yankee]

Hi Aiskilus

Yes, you're right. It should indeed be "I told my son that I would take him to the circus ..."

Thanks for pointing that out.
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Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English

[Yankee]

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This test has not been corrected yet.

Just a reminder.
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Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English