I've hung out the clothes. It's lovely and sunny: if it _ like this _ dry in two hours.
Correct answer: B. Stays, will be
- A. Stayed, would be
- B. Stays, will be
- C. Had stayed, would have been
- D. Will stay, will be
Explanation
Therefore, the most appropriate option in the given context is "Stays, will be" as it indicates a general statement about the future outcome based on the continuation of the current sunny weather.Stays, will be: This option indicates a general statement about the future, stating that if the weather stays sunny, the clothes will be dry in two hours. The other options are incorrect because they either refer to past hypothetical situations or make predictions without considering the current sunny weather.
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