The committee suggested that the policy _______ implemented by the end of the quarter.

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

A

is

B

was

C

would be

D

be

Correct Answer: D

Choice D is the best answer. This question tests subjunctive mood after verbs of suggestion.

  1. Context clues: "Suggested that" introduces a subjunctive clause.
  2. Meaning: After verbs like suggest, recommend, insist, use base form (subjunctive).
  3. Verify: "suggested that the policy be implemented" uses subjunctive correctly.

💡 Strategy: After suggest, recommend, insist, require, use the base form of the verb.

Choice A is incorrect because present indicative doesn't follow "suggested that." Choice B is incorrect because past indicative isn't used here. Choice C is incorrect because conditional isn't used after "suggest that."

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