Question

“Unless you will not work hard, you will not succeed.” Which word/part in the above sentence is an error?

• A. will not
• B. unless you
• C. work hard
• D. you will not succeed

Hint:

After “unless,” do not use another negative; it already implies “if not.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Rule of “unless.”
The word “unless” means “if not.” Therefore, it already expresses a negative condition. Using “will not” with it makes the sentence double negative.
Step 2: Correction.
Incorrect: “Unless you will not work hard, you will not succeed.”
Correct: “Unless you work hard, you will not succeed.”
Step 3: Conclusion.
The incorrect part is “will not.”
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{will not}} \]