Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
You will succeed if you ________. [Intermediate]

• A. are trying
• B. will try
• C. try
• D. are going to try

Answer 1

The correct option is C try

The given sentence is a Type 1 conditional, because it presents a possible condition (if-clause) and its probable result.

In such sentences, the if-clause is in simple present tense and the main clause is in the simple future tense 'You will succeed".

Option C: 'Try' is in the simple present tense. It completes the sentence in meaning as well as agrees with the Type 1 structure. Hence option C is correct.

Option A: 'Are trying' is in the present continuous tense. It isn't used in the first conditional.

Option B: 'Will try' refers to the future tense. It isn't used in the if-clause, but the main clause.

Option D: 'Are going to try' refers to a future action, whereas a present action is required.

Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.