Which part of the sentence contains an error? Unless [A]you don't [B]hurry, [C]you will [D]miss the train.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. you don't
- Step 1: 'Unless' already has a negative meaning, so 'don't' creates a double negative.
Answer
you don't.
Why not the others: "hurry" is correct as written (correct verb). "you will" is correct as written (correct main clause). "miss the train" is correct as written (correct verb phrase).
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