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Which of the following sentences is written in future tense?

Rationale

In the summer, I will read every novel on the Booker short list.

This sentence is clearly written in the future tense, as it employs the construction "will read," indicating an action that is planned to take place after the present time.

A (In the summer, I will read every novel on the Booker short list.) CORRECT

This sentence is in future tense because it uses "will read," which signifies an intention or plan for a future action. The phrase "in the summer" further emphasizes that the reading will occur at a later time.

B (I read every novel that she has ever written, hoping to write just as well someday.) YOUR ANSWER

This sentence is primarily in the past tense, indicated by "I read," which refers to an action completed in the past. The phrase "hoping to write just as well someday" suggests a future aspiration, but the main clause remains in the past tense.

C (I make plans to go to the doctor since I got my health insurance sorted out.) YOUR ANSWER

The use of "make" indicates present tense, as it describes an ongoing activity or habitual action. Additionally, "got" is past tense, further confirming that the sentence does not express a future action.

D (Thinking about your future self is a great way to not get stuck in the moment.) YOUR ANSWER

This sentence is in the present tense, as indicated by the phrase "is a great way." While it discusses the concept of the future, it does not include any verbs that indicate an action occurring in the future.

Conclusion

The only sentence that clearly articulates an action set to occur in the future is option A, with its structure highlighting the intention to read novels at a specified future time. The other options either convey actions completed in the past or describe present situations, lacking the future tense construction essential for identifying future actions.

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