Question

You will not pass unless .............

• A. You do not work hard
• B. You will work hard
• C. You work hard
• D. You will not work hard

Answer 1

Answer:

C. You work hard

Unless means if not. It is used to express a condition.

• Unless you work hard = If you do not work hard

• You will not pass unless you work hard. = If you do not work hard, you will not pass.

Rule

When the main clause is in the future tense with will, the clause introduced by unless generally takes the simple present tense.

Pattern: Subject + will + verb + unless + subject + simple present verb

Example:

• You will not succeed unless you try.

• She will not come unless you invite her.