Exercise 3–4: Using the Correct Mood of Verbs

Find and correct any errors in mood in the following sentences. Identify the mood of the incorrect verb as well as its correct replacement. Some sentences may be correct. Answers for the lettered sentences appear at the end of the handbook. Example:

The law requires that each person files a tax return by April 15.

The law requires that each person file a tax return by April 15. [Incorrect: files, indicative; correct: file, subjunctive]

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