Question

Choose the right option to fill the gap. At eight o'clock next week, you ________ on the beach.

• A. lying
• B. lied
• C. will be lying
• D. will be laying

Hint:

\textbf{lie} → to recline (lie, lying)
\textbf{lay} → to place something (lay, laying) — needs an object
Future continuous → \textbf{will be + verb-ing} Do not confuse \emph{lying} with \emph{laying}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Identify the time reference. The phrase “at eight o'clock next week” refers to a specific time in the future.
Step 2: Choose the correct tense. An action that will be in progress at a definite time in the future is expressed using the future continuous tense: \[ \text{will be + verb-ing} \]
Step 3: Analyse each option.
lying — incorrect; auxiliary verb is missing.
lied — past tense, incorrect for future time.
will be lying — correct future continuous form.
will be laying — incorrect verb; \emph{laying} requires an object.
Step 4: Select the correct option.
Hence, the correct answer is \[ \boxed{\text{will be lying}} \]