English Tense Tense Question #5861 (CAT-I)

If it ______, we will stay at home.

A rains
B will rain
C is raining
D rained
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option A
• This is a conditional sentence (Type 1), which expresses a real and possible situation in the future. • In Type 1 conditional sentences, the 'if' clause (condition) uses the Simple Present Tense, and the main clause (result) uses the Simple Future Tense. • The main clause 'we will stay at home' is in the Simple Future Tense. • Therefore, the 'if' clause must be in the Simple Present Tense. • 'It' is a third-person singular subject, so 'rains' is the correct form.