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[Chan-Seung Lee]

Which is correct and why?

1)The time will come when he will play an active part in politics.
2)The time will come when he plays an active part in politics.
3)The time will come when he will be playing an active part in politics.

Thanks.

[asterix]

The time will come when he plays an active part in politics.
You are referring to a time in the future when he will be doing something that at that time is in the present.
At least that's my take on it.