Choose the correct verb form: 'The manager requested that each team member _______ their daily project log before 5 PM.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. submit
- Step 1: The verb 'request' triggers the mandative subjunctive in a dependent content clause.
- Step 2: The subjunctive mood requires the bare infinitive ('submit') regardless of the singular subject 'each team member'.
Answer
submit.
Why not the others: 'submits' is present indicative; 'submitted' is past indicative; 'is submitting' is continuous.
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