Conditional Sentences - If/Unless Quiz

What is the correct transformation of 'If you do not water the plant, it will die' using 'Unless'?

Which sentence correctly uses 'if' to rewrite 'Unless you study, you will not pass'?

Identify the incorrect use of 'if' in relation to the transformation rules.

What is the transformation of 'If the meeting is cancelled, we will reschedule' into an 'unless' statement?

Choose the correct transformation of 'If you hurry, you will catch the bus' into an 'unless' statement.

Conditional Sentences - If/Unless

Using "if" and "unless" in sentences allows for a similar meaning, often with a positive or negative outcome.
"If" clauses often describe a condition.
"Unless" clauses describe an exception to that condition, with the opposite outcome being implied.

Rewriting Sentences

Positive sentences using "if" can be converted to negative sentences using "unless." The implied result is negated.
Example: “If you work hard, you will not fail” becomes “Unless you work hard, you will fail.”

Examples of Sentence Rewriting

If you obey orders, you will not be punished. => Unless you obey orders, you will be punished.
Unless you run fast, you will miss the train. => If you do not run fast, you will miss the train.
If the weather is fine, I will go out for a walk. => Unless the weather is fine, I will not go out for a walk.
If it rains, he will stay with us. => Unless it rains, he will not stay with us.
If you press the wrong button, you will lose your money. => Unless you press the wrong button, you will not lose your money.
If he is well, he will come here soon. => Unless he is well, he will not come here soon.
If you finish your homework, you can play. => Unless you finish your homework, you cannot play.

Test your understanding of conditional sentences using 'if' and 'unless'. This quiz will challenge you to rewrite positive and negative sentences and recognize their implied meanings. Perfect for improving your grammar skills and sentence structure.