If they _ late again, they'll be punished.
Correct answer: A. Are
- A. Are
- B. Were
- C. Had been
- D. Will be
Explanation
The correct answer is 'are' because it correctly indicates a future action (being punished) based on a condition (being late). 'were' is incorrect as it is past tense, 'had been' is incorrect as it is past perfect tense, and 'will be' is incorrect as it is simple future tense, none of which match the context of the sentence.
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