Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
She will accept his love proposal if he will express impressively.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. if he expresses.
Error concept: use of verb tenses in conditional sentences.
What is wrong: The phrase “if he will express impressively” is incorrect.
Grammatical concept:
The first conditional is used to talk about real and possible situations in the future.
The first conditional formula is: If + [simple present], … will + V1....
Example: If it rains, I will stay home.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: The use of “will” after “if” is unnecessary. In first conditional sentences, we use “if he expresses” (present simple) instead of “if he will express”.
How to correct: Replace "will express" with "expresses".
Correction: if he expresses
Final sentence: She will accept his love proposal if he expresses impressively.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.