Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Ombudsman recommended that the department secretary place the officer on preventive suspension.
- Step 1: Verbs of demand, recommendation, or requirement take the subjunctive mood using the base form of the verb. Step 2. 'Place' is the base form following 'recommended that'. Answer: The Ombudsman recommended that the department secretary place the officer on preventive suspension. Why not the others: 'Places', 'is present', and 'complies' use indicative forms instead of the base form.
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