Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
If you do well in the exam next year then my efforts ________ successful.
Option 1: Have been
Option 2: Would have been
Option 3: Will be
Option 4: Has been
Correct Answer: Will be
Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blank is the third option.
The simple present tense is followed by the simple future tense as per the first conditional. It conveys that the success of the speaker's efforts is contingent upon the future outcome.
Therefore, the complete sentence is, "If you do well in the exam next year, then my efforts will be successful."
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