The team leader asked that the report _______ submitted by Friday.

2
reading

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

A

is

B

was

C

be

D

were

Correct Answer: C

Choice C is the best answer. Subjunctive after "asked that."

Choice A is incorrect because indicative doesn't follow. Choice B is incorrect because past doesn't follow. Choice D is incorrect because "were" is past plural.