Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following questions:
Question 1: He ____ to the theatre tonight. He has got a free ticket.
A. goes
B. is going
C. went
D. will go
Question 2: Not a cloud in the sky. It ____ another warm day.
A. may be
B. will be
C. is
D. is going to be
Question 3: When I retire, I ____ to Barbados to live.
A. am going to come back
B. will come back
C. shall come back
D. am coming back
Question 4: What time ____ tomorrow?
A. are you going to leave
B. do you leave
C. will you leave
D. would you leave
Question 5: Who ____ the next World Cup?
A. is going to win
B. is wining
C. will win
D. win
Question 6: The traffic is terrible. We ____ our flight.
A. is going to win
B. is wining
C. will win
D. win
Answer (2)
The appropriate answers are: B for Question 1, C for Question 2, B for Question 3, C for Question 4, C for Question 5, and C for Question 6. Understanding verb tenses helps indicate when events occur and whether they are planned, habitual, or predicted. Each selected option aligns with the context provided in the sentences.
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In this set of questions, you are being asked to choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete each sentence. These questions test your understanding of English grammar and the use of verb tenses.
Question 1: He ____ to the theatre tonight. He has got a free ticket.
The best option is B. is going . The use of 'is going' indicates a planned or scheduled event in the near future. He already has a ticket, so it's a definite plan.
Question 2: Not a cloud in the sky. It ____ another warm day.
The best option is B. will be . This suggests a prediction based on current evidence (a clear sky) about future weather. 'Will be' is often used for predictions.
Question 3: When I retire, I ____ to Barbados to live.
The most suitable choice is C. shall come back . The use of 'shall' is often considered more formal and traditional, especially with the first person for making future intentions known. However, in modern usage, 'will' is also acceptable.
Question 4: What time ____ tomorrow?
The correct option is B. do you leave . The present simple tense 'do you leave' is used here to talk about a scheduled event, such as a planned departure time.
Question 5: Who ____ the next World Cup?
The correct answer is C. will win . This choice indicates a prediction about a future event where there is currently no evidence to base a decision on.
Question 6: The traffic is terrible. We ____ our flight.
The most appropriate answer is D. will miss . This sentence is making a prediction based on the current situation (terrible traffic), suggesting they will not make it in time.
Each chosen option reflects a proper understanding of verb tenses and how they indicate timing and certainty of events in English grammar. Understanding and correctly applying these tenses help in effectively communicating planned actions, predictions, and schedules.
