Question

Change the given sentence using the conditional word 'unless':
(the meaning must not change)
The boy refuses to study if he is not given an ice-cream every day.

• A. The boy refuses to study unless he is not given an ice-cream every day.
• B. Unless the boy refuses to study, he is given an ice-cream every day.
• C. The boy refuses to study unless he is given an ice-cream every day.
• D. If and unless the boy refuses to study, he is given an ice-cream every day.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The boy refuses to study unless he is given an ice-cream every day.

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

The given sentence can also be restated as-The boy refuses to study unless he is given an ice-cream every day. This is stated in option C, hence, this is the correct answer.

Option B is incorrect as it means the opposite of the given sentence.

You may note that as per the original statement, the boy's studying is dependent on being given an ice-cream every day. In option C, this is reversed and hence, the meaning conveyed is different. So, this option is incorrect.

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