What does "on Tuesday next" mean?

[zainab]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #118 "Passive Tense Forms", question 8

That ceremony ......... enacted on Tuesday next.

(a) has been
(b) is
(c) is being
(d) have

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #118 "Passive Tense Forms", answer 8

That ceremony is being enacted on Tuesday next.

Correct answer: (c) is being

Your answer was: incorrect
That ceremony have enacted on Tuesday next.
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dear sirs and madams!
I would like to tell you that I enjoy on this course.
What does "on Tuesday next" mean? -
next Tuesday or second

with best regards

zainab

[Alan]

Hi zainab,

Glad you like the site. Tuesday next is simply a variation on next Tuesday - both mean the same.

Alan
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[ljiljan]

I thought that when we have to express some schedule we use the present simple tense.
Thanks.

[Alan]

Hi ljiljan,

The use here of the present continuous passive is because that tense can also have a future sense.

Let's look at an example in the active (not passive) voice:

They are enacting the ceremony next Tuesday

I've used the Present Continuous here to indicate a future event - they are going to enact.

Alan
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[ljiljan]

Thanks Alan.
I understand what you mean. But, is it correct to say: "The ceremony is enacted on Tuesday next.", because it is something that will take place, happen, and we cannot influence it in any way?

Thanks again.

[Alan]

HI,

Yes, that's perfectly possible. As you say, you can also look on it as a fixed event.

Alan
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