Question

Choose the most appropriate form of the verb below.

The players _____ (play) tennis next Monday.

• A. played
• B. will be playing
  
• C. had been playing
• D. have been playing

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

will be playing

The appropriate form of a verb can be used in the sentence considering the context of the sentence. Out of the four options, 'Will be playing' is the correct option since the sentence refers to the situation that would happen in future as the word 'Next' used clearly states the future. 'Played' and 'Had been playing' are used for the actions of the past and 'Have been playing' is used for the actions of 'Present Perfect'.

Thus, the sentence would become: The players will be playing tennis next Monday. Hence, option B 'will be playing' is correct.