Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct word(s) from the options given below.

They are going to start early so that they ____ get late.

  1. will not be

  2. shall not be

  3. were not

  4. might not

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 "Might not" is the correct answer. The best expression would have been simple present 'don't'. 'Going To' is indicative of future tense. So, the subsequent cannot use future tense again. Among the available options, 'might not' fits better than other options.