Question 18

In the summer, I will read every novel on the Booker short list.

This sentence is written in future tense, indicated by the use of "will," which signifies an action that will take place at a later time.

A) In the summer, I will read every novel on the Booker short list.

This option is correct because it explicitly uses the future tense construction "will read," indicating an action that is planned or expected to occur in the future.

B) I read every novel that she has ever written, hoping to write just as well someday.

This sentence is incorrect because it is written in the present tense with "I read," suggesting a habitual action rather than a future intention. The phrase "hoping to write just as well someday" does imply future aspiration, but the primary verb remains in the present tense.

C) I make plans to go to the doctor since I got my health insurance sorted out.

This option is also incorrect as it uses the present tense "make" and refers to a current action. The phrase does not indicate any future actions or intentions.

D) Thinking about your future self is a great way to not get stuck in the moment.

This sentence is incorrect because it is presented in the present tense, with "is" and "thinking," focusing on a current concept rather than a future event or action.

Conclusion

The correct answer is A, as it clearly conveys a future action with the use of "will." Options B, C, and D fail to express future intentions effectively, as they are rooted in present or habitual actions. Thus, option A stands out as the only sentence that adheres to the future tense requirement.