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How do we recognize here that the sentence is written in subjunctive mood ?
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How do we recognize here that the sentence is written in subjunctive mood ?
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Hi Prerna, actually the original sentence is not written in subjunctive mood; correct option (option E) is.

You can watch our video on Subjunctive here (especially focus on Case-2 in the video).

p.s. Our book EducationAisle Sentence Correction Nirvana discusses Subjunctive. Have attached the corresponding section of the book, for your reference.
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The law requires all Jordanian banks to provide any information or sta Updated on: 09 Dec 2021, 06:04
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Law requires X and stipulates Y

Each X is singular. but requires is a subjunctive verb. Hence the use of plural verb, provide

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Yeah.I could figure out the questions is testing Subjunctive. My query is why C incorrect
The law requires that all Jordanian banks provide ..... and all Jordanian banks stipulate penalties for non compliance.
Why Jordanian banks can not be the one stipulating penalties. How to decide between Law requires and stipulates and The Jordanian banks provide and stipulate?



For that u need to understand the meaning of the sentence.
Meaning: Law requires banks to agree on X and stipulates penalties if banks fail to do so
Banks won't demand penalties on themselves
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I feel so dumb after reading this, why would banks demand penalties on themselves.
Out of curiosity, is option C grammatically right?
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I feel so dumb after reading this, why would banks demand penalties on themselves.
Out of curiosity, is option C gramatically right?
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Hello arya251294,

We hope this finds you well.

To answer your question, yes; Option C is grammatically correct; its only flaw is that of meaning.

We hope this helps.
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