Question

Fill in the blanks using the most appropriate future tense forms.
What time _________ the train ___________ for Hyderabad?

• A. Shall, leave
• B. Will, leaving
• C. Is, going to leave
• D. Will, leave

Answer 1

The correct option is D Will, leave

Although in the future forms 'will' and 'shall' can be used interchangeably, the traditional rule is that 'shall' is used with first person pronouns (i.e. I and we) to form the future tense, while 'will' is used with second and third person forms (i.e. you, he, she, it, they). According to this, option D is the aptest answer as we are referring to the third person form of the train (i.e. it).

In accordance with the above-mentioned rule, option A is incorrect.

Option B is incorrect because the question specifically requires words in the future tense form and 'leaving' is in the present continuous form.

Option C is incorrect because the option is in the present continuous form.