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Standard English ConventionsVery hardSubjunctive after ordered that

Standard English Conventions practice question

The judge ordered that the documents ____ sealed until the appeal was heard.

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

  1. A. beCorrect
  2. B. are
  3. C. were
  4. D. will be

Answer: A. be

After "ordered that", the base form expresses the order.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. are
Indicative.
C. were
Past indicative.
D. will be
Future indicative.

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