Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

The plant will die unless you will water it every day.

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  1. you will water
  2. will die
  3. every day
  4. unless

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Option 1 : you will water
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The correct sentence is- 'you will water'Key Points 

  • In the given sentence, the verb 'will' is incorrectly used.
  • As the given sentence is a conditional sentence. So the main clause should be in the future tense and the subordinate clause will be in the present indefinite tense.
  • Let's understand the structure of the conditional sentence:
    • simple future tense [main clause] + if/unless + simple present tense [subordinate clause].
      • Example: I will go to the movie if I complete my homework.
  • So to make the sentence correct remove the helping verb will
  • Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.
     

And the correct sentence is: The plant will die unless you water it every day. Additional Information

  • First conditional sentences are used to express situations in which the outcome is likely (but not guaranteed) to happen in the future.
    • Examples: 
    • If you rest, you will feel better.
    • If you set your mind to a goal, you’ll eventually achieve it.
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