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?
- A. takeCorrect
- B. takes
- C. took
- 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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