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Standard English ConventionsVery hardSubjunctive after 'it is important that'

Standard English Conventions practice question

It is important that each applicant ____ the form in black ink.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  1. A. completeCorrect
  2. B. completes
  3. C. completed
  4. D. will complete

Answer: A. complete

'It is important that' takes the subjunctive base form.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. completes
Indicative.
C. completed
Past.
D. will complete
Future.

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