Question

Transform the below sentence without changing its meaning by using the conditional word-if:
I will arrive on time unless there is traffic.

• A. I will arrive on time if there isn't any traffic.
• B. If I arrive on time, there is traffic.
• C. I will arrive on time if there is traffic.
• D. If and unless there is traffic, I will arrive on time.

Answer 1

The correct option is A I will arrive on time if there isn't any traffic.

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

The given sentence can also be restated as-I will arrive on time if there isn't any traffic. This is stated in option A. This is the correct answer.

You may note that as per the original statement, arriving on time is dependent on no traffic being there. In option B, this is reversed and hence, the meaning conveyed is different. So, this option is incorrect.

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

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