Question

We will not be able to succeed in life ————— we work hard.

• A. unless
• B. until
• C. if
• D. nevertheless

Answer 1

Answer:

A. unless

• Unless means if not.

• The sentence means that we will not succeed in life if we do not work hard.

• Therefore, unless is the most appropriate conjunction.

Other options:

• Until — Means up to a particular time.

• If — Introduces a condition, but “if we work hard” would change the intended meaning in this sentence.

• Nevertheless — Means in spite of that; it expresses contrast.