___________ you work very hard, you cannot pass. (KPPSC 2018 paper)
Correct answer: A. Unless
- A. Unless
- B. Until
- C. While
- D. As if
Explanation
“Unless” means “if not,” so the sentence means that passing is impossible if you do not work very hard. “Until” refers to time, not a condition.
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