Select the option which fits appropriately in the blank:It will _ me a lot of money.
Correct answer: B. Cost
- A. Costs
- B. Cost
- C. Costed
- D. Is costing
Explanation
The correct option that fits appropriately in the blank is:"It will cost me a lot of money."The correct form of the verb "cost" to use in this sentence is the simple present tense "cost" as it indicates a general or future action. The other options are not suitable in this context. "Costs" is also in the present tense, but it is used for third-person singular subjects (e.g., "It costs a lot of money."). "Costed" is incorrect as it is not a standard form of the verb. "Is costing" is in the present progressive tense, which doesn't fit well with the sentence's context.
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