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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 55

Question 55

Tenses

Choose the most appropriate option to fill the gap: Do come tonight, but don't expect me to speak to you because I________ an interesting programme on television when you arrive.

  1. A.am watching
  2. B.watch
  3. C.watched
  4. D.shall be watching
  5. E.have watched
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (shall be watching)

Explanation

An action that will be in progress at a future moment ('when you arrive') takes the future continuous: 'shall be watching'.