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Complete the disgruntled executive's dramatic monologue by selecting the correct verb forms.

The very moment the board ___ this disastrous merger tomorrow, I ___ my resignation, and I already have the letter printed!

The correct answer is approves / am submitting.

In subordinate time clauses referring to the future (introduced by words like when, as soon as, or the moment), we must use a Present tense (approves), not a future tense with "will".

In the main clause, the executive has already printed the letter, making this a fixed, pre-arranged plan. Therefore, the Present Continuous (am submitting) is the perfect choice to express this definite future arrangement!

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