Test yourself

Are the verbs in these sentences correct or incorrect?

1. Are you suggesting that everyone writes an essay?
   

   Answer 1:

   a. correct b. incorrect
2. When work is especially hectic, Ritu sometimes wishes she was not the boss.
   

   Answer 2:

   a. correct b. incorrect
3. The government will likely urge that the foreign diplomat leave the country before civil unrest escalates.
   

   Answer 3:

   a. correct b. incorrect
4. Do you think that if he had been taller, he would have made the basketball team?
   

   Answer 4:

   a. correct b. incorrect
5. Marie’s uncle suggests that she takes the unpaved road to the château because the drive, though hair-raising at times, is stunningly beautiful.
   

   Answer 5:

   a. correct b. incorrect
6. The trainer strongly recommends that you are stretched and warmed up before lifting any weights.
   

   Answer 6:

   a. correct b. incorrect