Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:
It is important that you ___________ late.

• A. Don't be
• B. Won't be
• C. Not to be
• D. Not be

Answer 1

The correct option is A Don't be

Since the tone is imperative, a modal verb in second person must be used. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence, incorrect.