Question

Transform the below sentence without changing its meaning by using the conditional word - unless:

I will sing the song only if you play the tabla.

• A. I will sing the song unless you play the tabla.
• B. Unless I sing the song, you will not play the tabla.
• C. If I sing the song unless you play the tabla.
• D. I will not sing the song unless you play the tabla.

Answer 1

The correct option is D I will not sing the song unless you play the tabla.

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

The given sentence can also be restated as-I will not sing the song if you do not play the tabla. This can also be stated as-I will not sing the song unless you play the tabla. This is stated in option D. Hence, it is the correct answer.

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

You may note that as per the original statement, singing the song is dependent on playing the tabla. In option B, this is reversed and hence, the meaning conveyed is different. So, this option is incorrect.

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