Question

Select the correct option that completes the sentence.
If you say you are not happy with something, you _______.

• A. Argue
• B. Complain
• C. Say
• D. Ask

Answer 1

The correct option is B Complain

In order to fill in the blank with the correct verb, let's understand the meanings of each option given.

NOTE: The sentence's first (main) clause and the second (subordinate) clause are opposite to each other. The first clause indicates that we need a verb that explains what we do when we aren't happy with something.

Option A - 'Argue' means to fight. When we aren't happy with something, we do not fight/argue directly. Hence, option A is incorrect.

Option C - 'Say' means to speak. Speaking can be positive as well as negative. Here, we are looking for a negative verb that explains what we do when we aren't happy with something. Hence, option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Ask' means to question. We do not ask when we aren't happy, we rather blame. Hence, option D is incorrect.

Option B - 'Complain' means to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory, which is synonymous with 'not happy with something'. It is a verb that can be used here. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

'If you say you are not happy with something you complain.'