Question

Change the given sentence using the conditional word 'if':
(the meaning must not change)
Unless you violate the rules, you will not be in trouble.

• A. If you violate the rules, you will not be in trouble.
• B. You will be in trouble only if you violate the rules.
• C. Unless you do not violate the rules, you will be in trouble.
• D. If and unless you violate the rules, you will be in trouble.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

You will be in trouble only if you violate the rules.

The word-'unless' is used in the place of "If ...not".

The given sentence can also be restated as: If you do not violate the rules, you will not be in trouble.

This sentence can also be stated as: Only if you violate the rules, you will be in trouble. This is stated in option B. Hence, this is the correct answer.

Options A and C are incorrect as they convey a meaning which is the opposite of the meaning of the given sentence.

Option D is grammatically incorrect as both the words- 'If' and 'unless' are used in the same sentence. This sentence conveys no meaning.