Question

Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the given sentence:
If you find a magic lamp, what _______ you do?
A) do
B) can
C) will
D) shall

Answer 1

Hint: Because it starts with if, the provided statement is a conditional inquiry. The statement can also be written in this format to make it easier to understand: "What do you do if you come upon a magical lamp?"

Complete answer:
The first phrase is in the simple present tense, "If you find a magic lamp." It's a Type 1 conditional, based on this. Possible circumstances (Find a magic lamp) and their likely outcomes are discussed in Type 1 conditionals. The main clause "what ____ you do?" should be in the simple future tense if the if-clause is in the simple present tense. In a nutshell, Type 1 conditionals take the following form: if + clause (simple present) + main clause (simple future)

Let us look at the given options:
A) do: The main clause alludes to the probable future, whereas 'Do' refers to the simple present tense, therefore this option cannot be used.
B) can: The word 'can' means 'possibility.' It has no bearing on the sentence's tense. As a result, option B is wrong.
C) will: In type 1 conditionals, the word 'will' is used to express the simple future tense which is required in the above sentence, thus C is the best choice.
D) shall: In conditional (hypothetical) phrases, the word 'shall' does not denote the future. As a result, option D is the wrong answer.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C) will.

Note: Tense is a category in language that indicates time reference. The usage of certain forms of verbs, particularly in their conjugation patterns, is generally how tenses are expressed. The past, present, and future are the three basic tenses found in many languages.