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PDKT Posted 7 years ago
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The evidence suggests that single fathers ______ more likely to work than single mothers.
A. Be
B. Are
I choose A but the answer key is B, can anyone explain this to me?
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PDKT I choose A but the answer key is B, can anyone explain this to me? "that single fathers SHOULD BE more likely to work than single mothers" is not what is suggested. There is no sense of a command here.
- PDKT I choose A but the answer key is B, can anyone explain this to me?
- "that single fathers SHOULD BE more likely to work than single mothers" is not what is suggested.
- There is no sense of a command here.
- Contrast that with: I suggest that you be on time.
- Here I am telling you (indirectly): Be on time!
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PDKTI choose A but the answer key is B, can anyone explain this to me?
"that single fathers SHOULD BE more likely to work than single mothers" is not what is suggested. There is no sense of a command here.
Contrast that with:
I suggest that you be on time.
Here I am telling you (indirectly): Be on time! It's like a command.
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