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aisen



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:57 am    Post subject: tense Reply with quote
I need some advice on grammar. I came across the following question in a drill book.

Question:
"I'm very sorry, but the manager isn't here yet. Shall I have her call you when she gets in?"
"No, I'll call back. If I call again in an hour, do you think she _____?"

(1) will arrive
(2) will have arrived

The answer, according to the book, is (2). However, I am wondering if (1) is also correct. If not, why is it? If both are acceptable, what is the difference?

I appreciate your help.
Thanks.
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Mister Micawber



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 5:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Only will have arrived is possible. He wishes to know whether her arrival will precede his second call, and that is the use of the future perfect-- an event completed (or not) at a specified time in the future.
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aisen



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:22 am    Post subject: Thanks Reply with quote
Mister Micawber wrote:
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Only will have arrived is possible.


Thanks Mister Micawber, for your quick reply.

I have further question. If I use the verb "come," is the answer still the same? Or are both (1)and(2) correct?

"I'm very sorry, but the manager isn't here yet. Shall I have her call you when she gets in?"
"No, I'll call back. If I call again in an hour, do you think she _____?"

(1) will come
(2) will have come
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 2:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Still, #2 is the only correct choice.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:59 am    Post subject: I see Reply with quote
Mister Micawber wrote:
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Still, #2 is the only correct choice.
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Thanks again. Gee, my guess was not wrong. I have to hit the books.

aisen.
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