Question

    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the bold  segment in the  given sentence.

    Gita suggested that her daughter to open a

    savings bank account.
    A No improvement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B that her daughter open Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C her daughter opening Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D her daughter to start Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct construction for suggesting an action is to use the subjunctive mood. In this case, the subjunctive mood is expressed by using the base form of the verb ("open") after the conjunction "that." Therefore, the correct sentence is "Gita suggested that her daughter open a savings bank account."

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