Question

Choose the correct form of the verb given in the bracket to complete the sentence correctly.
The train _ _ _ _ _ _ before we reach the station. (Leave)
A. Will have left
B. Should have left
C. Left
D. Is leaving

Answer 1

Hint:Verbs take up different forms when in different situations and different times of action or retention of the action for a certain time. Such forms are referred to as tenses.
Tenses are of various types, the three mains are present, past, and future tense. Here, the sentence tells us 'before we reach the station' indicates an event that will occur or is expected to occur in the future.

Complete answer:
Option A) Will have left – This option is correct because in the given sentence, 'before we reach the station' indicates an event that will occur or is expected to occur in the future. 'Will have' is a verb form used to indicate future present perfect tense and so the most appropriate answer is A) will have left.

Option B) Should have left – This option is not correct because the given sentence indicates an event that will occur or is expected to occur in the future. So, this option does not fit the sentence. This option is incorrect.

Option C) Left - This option is not correct because the given sentence indicates an event that will occur or is expected to occur in the future. So, this option does not fit the sentence. This option is incorrect.

Option D) Is leaving - This option is not correct because the given sentence indicates an event that will occur or is expected to occur in the future. So, this option does not fit the sentence. This option is incorrect.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note:The future perfect tense form of a verb is used to describe an event that is expected or planned to occur before a time of reference in the future. All the options act as plausible distractions so one must carefully understand the options. To avoid making errors, consider when the action will start and end in the future.