Multiple choice

Directions: In the following sentence, three substitutions are given for each italicised part. If one of them is better than the italicised part, that should be your answer. If none of the substitution improves the sentence, the answer should be (4).

This intricate work demands that Lathigara acquire great dexterity with his hands.

  1. that Lathigara should acquire

  2. that Lathigara does acquire

  3. that Lathigara acquired

  4. No improvement

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The verb 'demands' is followed by 'that' and requires the subjunctive mood, which uses the base form of the verb without 'should' or 'does'. The original sentence 'demands that Lathigara acquire' correctly uses this subjunctive construction in formal English, so no improvement is needed.

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