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?
- A. beCorrect
- B. are
- C. were
- 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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