Which sentence exhibits the correct use of the formal subjunctive?
- Nani insisted that Lilo attends school every day.
- Nani insisted that Lilo would attend school every day.
- Nani insisted that Lilo attend school every day.
- Nani insisted that Lilo has attended school every day.
Explanation
Certain verbs (insist, demand, suggest) in formal contexts trigger the subjunctive: that + subject + base form (that Lilo attend).
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