Question 18: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. It is(A) of great(B) importance that he(C) speaks to the Dean before(D) leaving for his location.
The subjunctive with adjectives like important; necessary (necessary); essential (necessary, essential); imperative (urgent, necessary); mandatory (required), vital (essential),…
Structure:
S + be + adj + that + S + V infinitive +…
Eg: It is important that he do this exercise.
Note: Nouns derived from the above adjectives force the following clause to be in the subjunctive form, if it expresses the above elements.
It is of great importance that ~ It is important that, so the verb in the following clause “that” must be in the infinitive.
It is important for him to tell the dean before leaving his position.
=> Answer C (speaks => speak)
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