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Which of the options given below best completes the following sentence? She will feel much better if she ____________

1. will get some rest
2. gets some rest
3. will be getting some rest
4. is getting some rest

Correct answer: gets some rest

Solution

In conditional sentences, the clause beginning with 'if' generally uses the simple present tense, not 'will'. Therefore, 'gets some rest' is correct. The other options are grammatically incorrect in this context.

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