Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank.
I shall not be going to the theatre_____________.

Correct option is C

The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) if it snows.

In conditional sentences, when referring to a future possibility, the correct structure uses the present simple tense in the "if" clause. Here, "if it snows" follows the grammatical rule for first conditional sentences, where the structure is:
If + Present Simple, will + base verb (or another future action).

Grammatical rule used:
The "if clause" denotes a real possibility or condition in the future, and the verb in the clause should be in the present tense.

Explanation of the grammatical rule in Hindi:
First conditional वाक्य वह होते हैं, जो भविष्य में किसी संभावना को व्यक्त करते हैं। इसमें "if clause" में क्रिया present tense में होती है और मुख्य clause में "will" के साथ verb का base form होता है।

Example: If it rains tomorrow, we will stay indoors.

Meanings of other options:

• Option A: if it may snow – Incorrect, as "may" is not used with conditional sentences in this way.
  Hindi meaning: यदि शायद बर्फ गिरे।
• Option B: if it snow – Incorrect, as the subject-verb agreement is violated. "Snow" requires the singular verb form "snows."
  Hindi meaning: यदि बर्फ गिरे।
• Option D: if snowed – Incorrect, as "snowed" is the past tense and does not align with the future condition being discussed.
  Hindi meaning: यदि बर्फ गिरी।