Question

what would be a clearer way of writing the sentence below?
according to the rules, if you have only one card left, you have to say the word \uno\; otherwise, you have to draw 7 more cards from the deck.
a. the rules say that you have to say \uno\ because if you dont you have to draw 7 more cards in addition to the cards you already have.
b. if you only have one card left, you have to say the word \uno.\
c. you have to draw 7 more cards from the deck if you dont follow the rules.
d. the rules say that if you dont say \uno\ when you have one card left, you have to draw 7 more cards.

Explanation:

The original sentence covers two linked rules: the requirement to say "uno" with one card left, and the penalty of drawing 7 cards if this rule is not followed. Option A misrepresents the logic with an incorrect "because" structure. Options B and C only cover one part of the original rule, missing the other. Option D clearly and fully restates both the rule and its associated penalty in a logical, easy-to-follow way.

Answer:

D. The rules say that if you don't say "uno" when you have one card left, you have to draw 7 more cards.