Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The police will regard it as an accident ______ any evidence to the contrary is found.
Option 1: still
Option 2: whenever
Option 3: otherwise
Option 4: unless
Correct Answer: unless
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
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Let us explore the given options:
- The adverb "still " means even now (or then) as formerly .
- The adverb "whenever " means at whatever time or on whatever occasion .
- The conjunction "unless " means except if (used to introduce the case in which a statement being made is not true or valid) .
- The adverb "otherwise " means in circumstances different from those present, considered, or else .
Hence, the complete sentence is: "The police will regard it as an accident unless any evidence to the contrary is found."
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