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English · Q2

Sentence Correction

Competitive Exams · English · question 2

Q2

You need not come unless you want to.

A.
You don't need to come unless you want to
Answer
B.
You come only when you want to
C.
You come unless you don't want to
D.
You needn't come until you don't want to
E.
No correction required

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The original sentence "You need not come unless you want to" is a valid construction, but it can be more clearly expressed. The corrected sentence is: You don't need to come unless you want to. Here’s why:

Clarity:
The phrase "You don't need to come unless you want to" provides a clearer and more straightforward expression of the same idea. It avoids the more formal or archaic "need not" and uses modern, conversational language.

Options B, C, and D:
These options do not accurately convey the original meaning of the sentence. They introduce unnecessary complexity or incorrect logical relationships.

Option E:
Although the original sentence is grammatically correct, Option A is preferred for its clarity and simplicity in modern English.

Thus, the most appropriate and clear option is You don't need to come unless you want to.