Which sentence correctly demonstrates the subjunctive mood for an imperative recommendation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The committee insisted that the candidate submit her portfolio by noon.
- Step 1: Verbs of demand or recommendation (insist, demand, recommend) require a that-clause taking the base form (bare infinitive) of the verb in the subjunctive mood.
- Step 2: The third-person singular 'she/the candidate' takes the base verb 'submit' without third-person '-s'.
Answer
The committee insisted that the candidate submit her portfolio by noon.
Why not the others: 'submits' is indicative; 'submitted' is indicative past; 'will submit' is modal future.
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