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Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive?

A The board recommended that the CEO resigns.
B The board recommended that the CEO resign.
C The board recommended that the CEO resigned.
D The board recommended the CEO to resign.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

After verbs of recommendation/suggestion, the subjunctive uses the base form: "recommend that [subject] + base verb."

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive?" is Option B: The board recommended that the CEO resign..

The other options — A) The board recommended that the CEO resigns., C) The board recommended that the CEO resigned., D) The board recommended the CEO to resign. — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: After verbs of recommendation/suggestion, the subjunctive uses the base form: "recommend that [subject] + base verb."

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