Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
The doctor advised that he takes rest.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
This sentence uses a specific grammatical structure called the Present Subjunctive.
The Rule: When we use verbs that express a suggestion, requirement, or advice (such as advise, suggest, recommend, insist, or demand) followed by a "that" clause, the verb in that clause must be in its base form (V1).
Why "take" instead of "takes": In the subjunctive mood, we do not add an "-s" to the verb, even if the subject is third-person singular (he, she, it).
Correct: The doctor advised that he take rest.
Incorrect: The doctor advised that he takes rest