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    This phrase was part of the online language course at Busuu.com. Is it correct?

    "Вы думаете, что ваша мама будет записала эту передачу?"
    The english translation was "will have". Wouldn't you just use the perfective form of a verb? I'm inclined to think this is incorrect since I've never seen it before. Anywhere. But I'm not fluent yet so I'm still a little unsure.

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    "Вы думаете, что ваша мама будет записала эту передачу?" (INCORRECT)

    Below please find the three correct options with slightly different meaning:

    => Вы думаете, что ваша мама запишет эту передачу? -> Do you think your mom would have the programme recorded?
    => Вы думаете, что ваша мама сможет записать эту передачу? -> Do you think your mom would be able to have the programme recorded?
    => Вы думаете, что ваша мама будет записывать эту передачу? -> Do you think your mom would want to have the programme recorded?

    Hope it helps.

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    Do you think your mom would record the program? etc.
    No need for passive voice.

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