Question 25
MediumOriginal questionChoose the correct form of the verb to fill the blank.
Unless you ______ harder, you will not pass the exam.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
"Unless" means "if not", and like "if" it takes the present when it is about the future: "unless you work harder".
Worth noting
"Will work" is the trap: "will" goes in the result ("you will not pass"), never after "unless" or "if".
- Concept
- The present after "unless"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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