Question

If it rains for some more time,---------------

• A. they would open the shutters of the dam.
• B. they will open the shutters of the dam.
• C. they would be open the shutters of the dam.
• D. they will be opened the shutters of the dam.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. they will open the shutters of the dam.

Understanding Conditional Sentences and Future Tense

• This sentence structure deals with conditional clauses, specifically the first conditional, which talks about a possible future event and its likely result.
• The structure is generally: If + present simple, ... will + base verb.
• In this case, 'If it rains for some more time' is the condition (present simple tense).
• The consequence, 'they will open the shutters of the dam', uses the future simple tense ('will open').
• This construction is crucial for expressing cause and effect in future scenarios, a common theme in competitive exams testing grammar and sentence construction.
• Key Point for Exams: Always look for the 'if' clause. If it's in the present simple, the main clause predicting the future outcome will typically use 'will' + verb.
• Example for Practice: If she studies hard, she ______________ the exam. (Answer: will pass)
• Example for Practice: If they don't hurry, they ______________ the train. (Answer: will miss)
• Recognizing this pattern helps in filling in blanks correctly or identifying errors in sentence construction in multiple-choice questions.