Read the paragraph.

1Jesse will graduate from high school and go to college. 2His younger brother will be going to college as well. 3After they have graduated, all of the Miller boys will have earned an advanced degree.

Which statement correctly describes the verb tense and aspect in this paragraph?

Sentence 1 contains a simple past verb. Sentence 2 contains a future progressive verb. Sentence 3 contains a future perfect verb.
Sentence 1 contains a simple future verb. Sentence 2 contains a future progressive verb. Sentence 3 contains a future perfect verb.
Sentence 1 contains a future progressive verb. Sentence 2 contains a simple future verb. Sentence 3 contains a future perfect verb.
Sentence 1 contains a simple future verb. Sentence 2 contains a future perfect verb. Sentence 3 contains a future progressive verb.

1 answer

The correct statement describing the verb tense and aspect in the paragraph is:

Sentence 1 contains a simple future verb. Sentence 2 contains a future progressive verb. Sentence 3 contains a future perfect verb.

Here's the breakdown:

  • Sentence 1: "Jesse will graduate from high school and go to college." (simple future tense)
  • Sentence 2: "His younger brother will be going to college as well." (future progressive tense)
  • Sentence 3: "After they have graduated, all of the Miller boys will have earned an advanced degree." (future perfect tense)
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