Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
The plants on the balcony will dry up ______ someone waters them during our trip to Shimla.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → unless
Complete sentence: The plants on the balcony will dry up unless someone waters them during our trip to Shimla. The plants will dry up if nobody waters them.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) if | gives a condition | If it rains, we will play indoors. |
| (2) because | gives the reason | Neha stayed at home because she had a cold. |
| (3) unless (answer) | means if not | The shop will not deliver unless the order is above two hundred rupees. |
| (4) so that | shows purpose, the aim of an action | Put the milk in the fridge so that it stays fresh. |