In each of the following question, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one and fill the Circle corresponding to that letter in the MCQ Response Form
Correct answer: D. We will discuss your problem as soon as the committee leaves.
- A. We will discuss your problem as soon as the committee will leave.
- B. We will discuss your problem as soon as the committee left.
- C. We will discuss your problem as soon as the committee may leave.
- D. We will discuss your problem as soon as the committee leaves.
Explanation
Explanation:The sentence is correct because "leaves" is the simple present tense, which is the correct tense to use after "as soon as".The sentence is incorrect because the future tense "will leave" should not be used after the conjunction "as soon as". Instead, the simple present tense is used. This sentence is also incorrect because the past tense "left" should not be used after the conjunction "as soon as". Instead, the simple present tense is used.This sentence is also incorrect because "may leave" is not the correct tense to use after "as soon as". Instead, the simple present tense is used.
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