đź“… Created: 15 Jun, 2023
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They are expecting us. They will be disappointed if we ___ . ?

Explanation

The correct choice is "D) don’t come" because it fits the context of the sentence in both tense and meaning. The phrase "They are expecting us" indicates that the expectation is present; the people are currently anticipating our arrival. Therefore, the verb that follows should also be in the present tense to maintain this consistency.

Option A, "won’t come," implies a future unwillingness to attend and does not directly address the expectation in the current moment. Option B, "didn’t come," refers to a past event and suggests that the action has already concluded, which is not relevant in the context of their present expectations. Option C, "haven’t come," suggests that the arrival should have happened already but hasn't, which also shifts the focus away from the current expectation.

In contrast, "don’t come" aligns perfectly. It expresses the idea that if we fail to arrive now, it will lead to disappointment based on their current expectation. Thus, "don’t come" appropriately captures the present tense of expectation and the immediate consequence of not meeting that expectation.