Select the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence:
The shopkeeper will not give you a refund ______ you show him the bill.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → unless
Complete sentence: The shopkeeper will not give you a refund unless you show him the bill. Without the bill, there is no refund.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) unless (answer) | means if not. It gives the one condition that must be met | You cannot enter the hall unless you have an admit card. |
| (2) if | gives a condition that leads to a result | If it rains tomorrow, the picnic will be put off. |
| (3) although | shows that something happens in spite of another fact | Although the room was small, it was very neat. |
| (4) because | gives the reason for something | We took an auto because the bus was late. |