JAMB Use of English 1983 Question 51

Question 51

Tenses

Choose the expression or word which best completes the sentence: The very moment she________ her folly, she will come back to apologize

  1. A.realized
  2. B.is realizing
  3. C.will realize
  4. D.has realized
  5. E.realizes
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (realizes)

Explanation

In a time clause about the future, English uses the simple present: 'The moment she realizes ..., she will come back'.