Choose the option that correctly completes the sentence in the subjunctive mood:
The disciplinary committee recommended that the suspended student _____ a formal letter of apology.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. write
- Step 1: Mandative subjunctive clauses following verbs of recommendation or demand ('recommended that...') require the bare base form of the verb.
- Step 2: The bare infinitive base form is 'write' regardless of the third-person singular subject.
Answer
write.
Why not the others: 'Writes' is indicative; 'wrote' is past tense; 'is writing' is continuous.
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