Shouln't it be: is going to baby-sit, or is baby-sitting, for future intentions?

[Dorra]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #173 "Simple Present, Simple Past, Simple Future", question 3

Janelle ......... for the neighbours next Saturday night.

(a) baby-sat
(b) baby-sit
(c) will baby-sit

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #173 "Simple Present, Simple Past, Simple Future", answer 3

Janelle will baby-sit for the neighbours next Saturday night.

Correct answer: (c) will baby-sit
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shouln't it be : is going to baby-sit, or is baby-sitting, for future intentions, plans or arrangements?

Dorra
Thanks.

[Yankee]

Hi Dorra

Yes, based on the context provided, I'd say both of your options would be very appropriate.

However, you cannot necessarily say that the sentence is incorrect with 'will'. Perhaps the author of the sentence might be willing to add some additional context to the test sentence to illustrate why 'will' was used.

Amy
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