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Standard English ConventionsVery hardSubjunctive after 'suggested that'

Standard English Conventions practice question

The doctor suggested that the patient ____ a week's rest before returning to work.

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

  1. A. takeCorrect
  2. B. takes
  3. C. took
  4. D. will take

Answer: A. take

'Suggested that' takes the subjunctive base form.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. takes
Indicative.
C. took
Past.
D. will take
Future.

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