will be increased
increases
will have increased
is increasing
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
The correct answer is: D. is increasing
The number of customers is increasing as the festival approaches. This is because people are more likely to go shopping or eat out during a festival. The number of customers is not yet increased, but it is expected to increase in the future. The number of customers will not have increased until after the festival has passed.
Here is a more detailed explanation of each option:
- Option A: “will be increased” is incorrect because it is in the future tense. The number of customers is increasing now, not in the future.
- Option B: “increases” is correct because it is in the present tense. The number of customers is increasing now.
- Option C: “will have increased” is incorrect because it is in the future perfect tense. The number of customers will have increased after the festival has passed, but it has not increased yet.
- Option D: “is increasing” is correct because it is in the present progressive tense. The number of customers is increasing now.