Select the grammatically correct sentences from the options given below:-
(A) Please stop making so much noise or I report you to the supervisor.
(B) I work hard so that I may become financially independent.
(C) An imminent event is one that will happen soon.
(D) I'm not certain, but I guess it's raining later this afternoon.
Choose the correct answer from the given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (B) and (C) only
(A) Please stop making so much noise or I report you to the supervisor. — Incorrect.
- A warning about what will happen in the future needs will: "or I will report you to the supervisor".
- The simple present does not express a future threat.
- Correct form: Please stop making so much noise or I will report you to the supervisor.
(B) I work hard so that I may become financially independent. — Correct.
- So that + may expresses purpose in the present.
(C) An imminent event is one that will happen soon. — Correct.
- Imminent means about to happen very soon, and the sentence is grammatical.
(D) I'm not certain, but I guess it's raining later this afternoon. — Incorrect.
- A guess about the future weather needs will: "I guess it will rain later this afternoon".
- The present continuous is used for planned arrangements, not for predictions.
- Correct form: I'm not certain, but I guess it will rain later this afternoon.