Model Answer
0 min readIntroduction
The question presents a simple sentence completion task, focusing on the correct application of future tense in English grammar. Accurate verb conjugation is fundamental to clear and effective communication. This question assesses the candidate’s ability to form a grammatically correct sentence expressing a future event – the father’s upcoming birthday. The correct answer requires understanding the structure of future tense with the verb 'to be'.
My father will be eighty years old next Monday.
Explanation of Grammatical Correctness
The original sentence "My father (be) eighty years old next Monday" is incomplete and grammatically incorrect. The future tense requires the auxiliary verb 'will' before the main verb 'be'.
Future Tense Formation
- The future tense is generally formed using 'will' + base form of the verb.
- In this case, the base form of the verb 'to be' is 'be'.
- Therefore, the correct construction is 'will be'.
Why other options are incorrect
- Using 'is' would indicate present tense, which is incorrect as the birthday is next Monday (future).
- Using 'was' or 'were' would indicate past tense, also incorrect.
- Omitting 'will' entirely results in an incomplete and ungrammatical sentence.
The completed sentence, "My father will be eighty years old next Monday," clearly and accurately conveys the intended meaning – that the father’s 80th birthday will occur on the following Monday.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the correct answer to the question is "My father will be eighty years old next Monday." This demonstrates a fundamental understanding of English grammar, specifically the formation and application of the future tense. The use of 'will be' ensures the sentence is grammatically sound and accurately conveys the intended meaning regarding a future event.
Answer Length
This is a comprehensive model answer for learning purposes and may exceed the word limit. In the exam, always adhere to the prescribed word count.