In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is bolded. Choose the correct alternative that best improves the bolded part.
Unless the regulators do not intervene in the proposed corporate merger, the resulting monopoly will stifle all local competition and innovation.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer: Unless the regulators
Explanation
• The conjunction unless means 'if not' and already possesses a negative meaning.
• Using a negative auxiliary verb such as do not along with unless creates a redundant double negative error in the conditional clause.
• Removing do not corrects the clause to: "Unless the regulators intervene in the proposed corporate merger..."
Quick Tip: Never use negative words like not, no, or never in a clause introduced by unless or until.