Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option. "At nine o'clock tomorrow, the interview of our Chairman on a business channel."

Appeared in: CGHS SSC - 2018

Explanation

The sentence contains the word 'tomorrow', which is a time indicator for a future event, requiring a future tense.
The subject of the sentence, 'the interview', is the recipient of the action 'telecast'. This requires the use of the passive voice.
The correct structure for the Future Simple Passive tense is 'will + be + past participle (V3)', which in this case is 'will be telecast'.

Option A: This is in the Past Simple Passive tense, used for actions that have already happened.
Option C: This is in the Present Simple Passive tense. While it can be used for fixed schedules, the specific future time 'tomorrow' makes 'will be telecast' the more appropriate and precise choice.
Option D: This is in the Present Perfect Passive tense, used for actions completed in the recent past that have relevance to the present.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain English Grammar: Verb Tense and Voice (Future Simple Passive) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests foundational English grammar, which is essential for clear and professional communication in all fields, including nursing.
Accurate communication is critical for patient safety, documentation, and interprofessional collaboration. For example, writing 'The patient will be transferred tomorrow' versus 'The patient was transferred' has significant implications for care coordination.
Clear language skills prevent misunderstandings when giving patient instructions, writing reports, or communicating with colleagues.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the sentence carefully and identify any time indicators. Here, 'tomorrow' clearly points to a future action.
Next, analyze the subject ('the interview') and the verb ('telecast'). Determine if the subject is performing the action (active voice) or receiving the action (passive voice). An interview is telecast by someone, so passive voice is needed.
Recall the grammatical structure for the required tense and voice. The Future Simple Passive is 'will + be + past participle'.
Apply this structure to the verb 'telecast' to get 'will be telecast' and select the matching option from the choices.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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