they will eventually succeed

Kati Svaby · #1 (permalink) Fri Sep 16, 2011 21:00 pm *they will eventually succeed*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #73 "Modal Medley", question 8

Don't worry they ......... eventually succeed, I assure you.

(a) will
(b) might
(c) want

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #73 "Modal Medley", answer 8

Don't worry they will eventually succeed, I assure you.

Correct answer: (a) will
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Don't worry they will eventually succeed, I assure you.

We have to use the simple future because the speaker is assured of their success,haven't we?
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Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Sat Sep 17, 2011 3:02 am *they will eventually succeed*

Yes, that's right.
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Kati Svaby · #3 (permalink) Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:18 am *they will eventually succeed*

Many thanks, Mr. Micawber's

It's good to hear that I 'hit upon' the grammar of the sentence.

Regards:
Kati Svaby
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