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This is a trap. I first thought it might be C.

This question came up sometime ago. The problem with C is that it is a split infinitive, i.e. "sharply rise" is incorrect, it should be "rise sharply"

another example is:

-I want you to quickly run (incorrect)
-I want you to run quickly (correct)

The only other contender is A

Somebody's doing their homework. Textbook SC explanation.
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If a clause starts with "should", is it in subjunctive mode or not?
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Is it C?

"Their sharp rise" seems passive/slightly awkward.
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Wooow, split infinitive indeed, look out 99% V score...
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Thanx for pointing out the trap guyz...

Hey, could you please..explain why D is wrong...it's making sense...
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Thanx for pointing out the trap guyz...

Hey, could you please..explain why D is wrong...it's making sense...


Continuation of is passive, which is strictly forbidden when there is a grammatically correct active option.
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If the choice C was

If present metal prices continue to rise sharply ,

in place of

If present metal prices continue to sharply rise,


would C be correct.
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If a clause starts with "should", is it in subjunctive mode or not?
Yes.


What is the significance of the subjunctive mode in this question ?



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