Standard English ConventionsHardPresent tense in an if clause about the future
Standard English Conventions practice question
If the committee ____ its decision next week, the work can begin in June.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. announcesCorrect
- B. announced
- C. will announce
- D. had announced
Answer: A. announces
A condition about the future takes the present tense after "if".
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. announced
- Past tense for a future event.
- C. will announce
- "will" is not used in the if-clause.
- D. had announced
- Past perfect for a future event.
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