SPOT THE ERRORBy the time it is mid-summer, I will be working at this firm for about ten years
Correct answer: B. will be working
- A. By the time
- B. will be working
- C. firm
- D. about
Explanation
Replace "will be working" with "will have worked".The sentence uses the future continuous tense "will be working" However, the suggested replacement "will have worked" shifts the tense to future perfect, providing a clearer expression of completed action by mid-summer.
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