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[Tony 1963]

Hi,

1. The train ________ at the present speed until it reaches the foot of the mountains at about ten o�clock tonight.
A. will be going; B. goes.
I think both of them are correct. What do you say?

2. She must have arrived there last night, ________she?
A. mustn�t she? B. hasn�t she? C. didn�t she?
I don�t know which one is correct.

3. The Olympic Games _____________ every four years so far this century except during the two world wars.
A. are held; B. have been held
I think both of them are correct. Am I right?

Thanks a lot!
Tony

[Mister Micawber]

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1.
I think both of them are correct. What do you say? -- Will be going only: it speaks of the current situation.

2.
I don�t know which one is correct. -- The tag almost always reflects the main verb: mustn't she?

3.
I think both of them are correct. Am I right? -- No. So far demands have been held.
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[Tony 1963]

Thanks, Mister Micawber. Have a nice weekend!