Multiple choice general knowledge

They will come if we ------------------------ them.

  1. invite

  2. will invite

  3. invited

  4. would invite

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A Correct answer
Explanation

In conditional sentences referring to the future, the if-clause uses the present simple tense while the main clause uses 'will'. So 'invite' is correct in the if-clause. Using 'will invite' in the if-clause is grammatically incorrect in standard English. 'Invited' and 'would invite' would make it a hypothetical or past condition, which doesn't fit the context.