Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
I cannot help you if you tell me your problem.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3. i.e. unless you tell me.
- The usage of the preposition 'if' is incorrect.
- It should be replaced by "unless" as it means "except if".
- 'If' is used when to express a condition where as "
- If is used to show that something happens and as a result, something else will happen.
- Unless is used to show that something will or will not happen except if another action occurs.
Correct statement: I cannot help you unless you tell me your problem.