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In grammar, tense is a category that expresses time reference. Tenses are usually manifested by the use of specific forms of verbs, particularly in their conjugation patterns. The main tenses found in many languages include the past, present, and future.
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  • 1. 

    I ___________ here for 1 year next month.

    • A.

      Will have worked

    • B.

      Will have work

    • C.

      Will work

    • D.

      Worked

    Correct Answer
    A. Will have worked
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "will have worked". This is because the sentence is referring to an action that will be completed in the future ("next month") and will have a duration of one year. The future perfect tense ("will have worked") is used to express an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future.

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  • 2. 

    She ____________ the project by the end of the day.

    • A.

      Will finish

    • B.

      Will finished

    • C.

      Will have finish

    • D.

      Will have finished

    Correct Answer
    D. Will have finished
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "will have finished". This is because the sentence is in future tense and indicates an action that will be completed before a specific point in the future (the end of the day). The phrase "will have finished" is the correct future perfect tense form of the verb "to finish" in this context.

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  • 3. 

    Anna __________ her bike before next Thursday.

    • A.

      Will have repair

    • B.

      Will have repaired

    • C.

      Will has repaired

    Correct Answer
    B. Will have repaired
    Explanation
    The sentence is in the future tense and indicates an action that will be completed before next Thursday. The correct form of the verb to use in this context is "will have repaired," as it shows that Anna will complete the repair of her bike by the specified time.

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  • 4. 

    Complete with Future Perfect If he doesn’t hurry, they ________(leave) before he comes

    Correct Answer
    will have left
    Explanation
    The sentence is talking about a future event that will happen before another future event. The first event is "they leave" and the second event is "he comes". The use of "will have left" in the answer indicates that the action of leaving will be completed before he comes.

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  • 5. 

    I assume that in two hours I _____still _________ the housework. There is so much to do in the house!

    • A.

      Will / doing

    • B.

      Will / be doing

    • C.

      Will / being doing

    Correct Answer
    B. Will / be doing
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a future action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. The correct answer is "will / be doing" because the verb "be doing" is used to indicate an action that will be ongoing in the future. The use of "will" indicates a future action, and "be doing" indicates that the action will be in progress.

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  • 6. 

    At 3 pm tomorrow you ___________ on the beach, I envy you.

    • A.

      Will be lying

    • B.

      Will be ling

    • C.

      Will lying

    Correct Answer
    A. Will be lying
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "will be lying." This is because the sentence is describing a future event that will happen at 3 pm tomorrow. The verb "lying" is in the future continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. Therefore, the correct sentence is "At 3 pm tomorrow you will be lying on the beach, I envy you."

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  • 7. 

    This time next week, you __________ my parents. So exciting right?

    • A.

      Will meet

    • B.

      Will be meet

    • C.

      Will be meeting

    • D.

      Will being meeting

    Correct Answer
    C. Will be meeting
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the phrase "this time next week" indicates a future point in time. The verb "will be meeting" is the correct choice because it expresses a future action that will be in progress at that specific time. The other options ("will meet," "will be meet," "will being meeting") are grammatically incorrect and do not convey the intended meaning.

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  • 8. 

    At 6 o’clock on Sunday they __________ their new song on Youtube.

    • A.

      Will be launching

    • B.

      Will launch

    • C.

      Will be launch

    Correct Answer
    A. Will be launching
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "will be launching" because the sentence is referring to a future event that will happen at a specific time (6 o'clock on Sunday). The phrase "will be launching" is in the future continuous tense, indicating that the action of launching the new song will be in progress at that time.

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  • 9. 

    Will you _________ tomorrow at 9pm? -No! I __________ next Friday at 10pm.

    • A.

      Be dancing / will dance

    • B.

      Be dance / will be dancing

    • C.

      Be dancing / will be dancing

    Correct Answer
    C. Be dancing / will be dancing
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "be dancing / will be dancing". The first blank requires the present continuous form of the verb "dance" because it indicates a planned action in the future. The second blank requires the future continuous form of the verb "dance" because it indicates an action that will be happening at a specific time in the future.

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  • 10. 

    If he continues drinking so fast, he ________ the whole bottle by midnight.

    • A.

      Will drink

    • B.

      Will have drunk

    • C.

      Will be drinking

    Correct Answer
    B. Will have drunk
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "will have drunk." This is because the sentence is referring to a future event (drinking the whole bottle by midnight) that will be completed before another future event (continuing to drink fast). The future perfect tense "will have drunk" is used to indicate an action that will be completed before a specific time in the future.

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  • 11. 

    This time next week I ________ wine in Argentina.

    • A.

      Will drink

    • B.

      Will be drinking

    • C.

      Will have drunk

    Correct Answer
    B. Will be drinking
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "will be drinking." This is because the sentence is referring to a specific point in the future, which is "this time next week." The phrase "will be drinking" indicates an ongoing action or activity that will be happening at that time. Therefore, it suggests that the person will be actively engaged in drinking wine in Argentina at that specific point in the future.

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  • 12. 

    P1: Can I come over in an hour? P2: No, I ________ the house.

    • A.

      Will be cleaning

    • B.

      Will clean

    • C.

      Will have cleaned

    Correct Answer
    A. Will be cleaning
    Explanation
    In this conversation, P1 asks if they can come over in an hour, to which P2 responds with "No, I will be cleaning the house." The use of "will be cleaning" indicates that P2 has already planned or scheduled to clean the house at that specific time. It suggests that P2 will be in the middle of the cleaning process and will not be available to receive P1 at that time.

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  • 13. 

    By the time we get there, the store ________.

    • A.

      Will be closing

    • B.

      Will close

    • C.

      Will have closed

    Correct Answer
    C. Will have closed
    Explanation
    The given question is asking about the future state of the store by the time the speaker and the listener arrive there. The correct answer is "will have closed" because it suggests that the store will already be closed before they reach it. This implies that they will not be able to enter or make any purchases at that time.

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  • 14. 

    I _________ you there, I promise.

    • A.

      Will have seen

    • B.

      Will be seeing

    • C.

      Will see

    Correct Answer
    C. Will see
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "will see". This is because the sentence is expressing a future action or event that the speaker promises to do. The future tense "will" is used to indicate this intention. The other options ("will have seen" and "will be seeing") do not fit the context of the sentence and do not convey the same meaning.

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  • 15. 

    She ________ me when her birthday is.

    • A.

      Won’t tell

    • B.

      Won’t be telling

    • C.

      Won’t have told

    Correct Answer
    A. Won’t tell
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "won't tell" because it indicates future tense and implies that she refuses to disclose or share the information about her birthday.

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  • 16. 

    Complete with the correct Future Tense ________ part in our play ? You're really a good actor. (you take)

    Correct Answer
    Will you be taking
    Explanation
    "Will you take" is also possible

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  • 17. 

    Complete with the correct Future Tense By next June, I ________ in London for ten years. (be)

    Correct Answer
    will have been
    Explanation
    By next June, the speaker will have been in London for ten years. This sentence is in the future perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that will be completed before a specific point in the future. In this case, the specific point is next June, and the action is the speaker being in London. The use of "will have been" indicates that the speaker will have completed ten years of being in London by that time.

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  • 18. 

    Complete with the correct Future Tense This time tomorrow, Maria ________ on a beach in Rimini. (sunbathe)

    Correct Answer
    will be sunbathing
    Explanation
    The sentence is discussing an action that will happen in the future, specifically "this time tomorrow." The correct future tense form to use here is "will be sunbathing." This form indicates that Maria will be engaged in the activity of sunbathing at that specific point in time.

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  • 19. 

    Complete with the correct Future Tense If I don't have too much work to do this year, I think I ________ the novels I am planning to write. (finish)

    Correct Answer
    will finish
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a future possibility. They are stating that if they don't have too much work to do this year, they believe they will be able to complete the novels they are planning to write. The future tense "will finish" is used to indicate their intention or expectation of completing the novels in the future.

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  • 20. 

    Complete with the correct Future Tense It's strange that when we get to Sydney, we ________ halfway across the world. (fly)

    Correct Answer
    will have flown
    Explanation
    When we arrive in Sydney, it is strange because we will have already flown halfway across the world. This suggests that the speaker is acknowledging the long distance they will have traveled by the time they reach Sydney. The future perfect tense "will have flown" is used to indicate an action that will be completed in the future before another action or point in time.

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  • 21. 

    Complete with "Regrets Vocabulary" It’s ________ they’ve never won a Champions League. They deserve at least one. (it’s a shame)

    Correct Answer
    a pity
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a pity" because it expresses regret or disappointment about the fact that they have never won a Champions League. It implies that they should have won at least one and suggests that it is unfortunate or a shame that they haven't.

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  • 22. 

    Complete with "Regrets Vocabulary" I ________ for the break up with my girlfriend. (devastated)

    Correct Answer
    am gutted
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "am gutted." This phrase expresses deep sadness and disappointment, which aligns with the feeling of devastation mentioned in the question. It suggests that the person is experiencing strong regret and emotional pain due to the break up with their girlfriend.

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  • 23. 

    Complete with "Regrets Vocabulary" She is ________ about her decision to change jobs. She thinks she needs more time to think. (having doubts)

    Correct Answer
    having second thoughts
    Explanation
    The phrase "having second thoughts" accurately describes the situation where someone is unsure or doubtful about a decision they have made. In this case, the woman is regretful and uncertain about her choice to change jobs, and believes that she needs more time to consider it further.

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  • 24. 

    Complete with "Regrets Vocabulary" I ________ to enter the National Swimming Team. I should have taken the chance when I still could. (lose an opportunity)

    Correct Answer
    missed the opportunity
    Explanation
    The phrase "missed the opportunity" accurately completes the sentence because it conveys the idea that the person regrets not taking advantage of the chance to enter the National Swimming Team when they had the opportunity. The word "missed" implies that they did not seize the chance, and the phrase "the opportunity" clarifies what they missed. Overall, this choice effectively communicates the sense of regret and the idea of losing an opportunity.

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  • 25. 

    Complete with "Behavior Vocabulary" Don’t put off the work that you’re supposed to do today and ________ it (immediately do).

    Correct Answer
    get on with
    Explanation
    The phrase "get on with" means to immediately start or continue doing something. In this context, it is suggesting that one should not delay or procrastinate the work that needs to be done today, but instead, start doing it right away.

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  • 26. 

    Complete with "Behavior Vocabulary" Press is ________ (say negative things) Real Madrid’s DT for the bad performance of the team.

    Correct Answer
    criticizing
    Explanation
    The word "criticizing" fits in the blank because it means to express disapproval or negative opinions about someone or something. In this context, the press is saying negative things about Real Madrid's DT (Director of Training) due to the team's poor performance.

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  • 27. 

    Complete with "Behavior Vocabulary" ________ (listen carefully) to your teacher in class and try to ignore all distractions.

    Correct Answer
    Pay attention
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Pay attention." This phrase indicates that one should listen carefully to their teacher in class and make an effort to ignore any distractions. It is important to focus and concentrate on the teacher's instructions and explanations in order to fully understand the lesson being taught.

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  • 28. 

    Complete with "Behavior Vocabulary" His girlfriend ________ (look after) of him when he is sick.

    Correct Answer
    takes care
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "takes care". In this sentence, the phrase "of him" indicates that someone is looking after or taking care of the person mentioned, which is his girlfriend. Therefore, the appropriate verb to fill in the blank is "takes care".

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  • 29. 

    Complete with "Behavior Vocabulary" Don’t be so ________ (refuse to change your point of view) and be open minded to new ideas.

    Correct Answer
    stubborn
    Explanation
    Being stubborn means refusing to change one's point of view and being unwilling to consider new ideas. In this context, the sentence suggests that the person should not be so stubborn and instead be open-minded to new ideas.

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  • 30. 

    Complete with "Behavior Vocabulary" Can you give my ________ (say nice things) to the chef for such an amazing dinner, please?

    Correct Answer
    compliments
    Explanation
    The word "compliments" fits into the blank because it means saying nice things to someone. In this context, the speaker is asking someone to give their compliments to the chef for the amazing dinner.

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