Sentence improvement (modal + bare infinitive; adverb placement): correct form after “should” Original sentence: "It was unanimously resolved that the parties should unitedly undertook launching of popular programmes." Choose the option that produces a grammatical and concise sentence.
Verbal Ability
Sentence Correction
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Ashould be united undertook
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Bshould be unitedly undertaken
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Cshould be unitedly undertake
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Dshould unitedly undertake
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ENo correction required
Answer
Correct Answer: should unitedly undertake
Explanation
ConceptAfter a modal like should, the main verb must be in the base (bare infinitive) form: should undertake, not “should undertook.” The adverb unitedly can precede the verb.
Option analysisshould unitedly undertake — modal + base verb; natural adverb placement. ✅should be unitedly undertaken — passive voice, which changes the intended agency.should be united undertook / should be unitedly undertake — tense/voice errors.
Final Answer… the parties should unitedly undertake the launching of popular programmes.