Choose the correct option to fill in the blank:
My exams end on Friday, Didi. I promise I ______ make the rangoli at our gate for Pongal on Saturday.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → will
Complete sentence: My exams end on Friday, Didi. I promise I will make the rangoli at our gate for Pongal on Saturday. “I promise” and “on Saturday” show a promise about a coming day.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) will (answer) | will + base verb (the simple form, like go or eat): a promise about the future | Don’t worry, Ma, I will call you when the train reaches Delhi. |
| (2) would | the past form of “will”; it follows a past verb such as “promised” | Last week, Ravi promised that he would return my book. |
| (3) must | a strong necessity or duty | Patients must carry their old reports to the clinic. |
| (4) might | a weak possibility | It might drizzle during the match. |