Question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate indicative tense:

The quality of mercy ______ strained.

• A. would not be
• B. be not
• C. is not
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C is not

Mood is the form of the verb that shows the mode or manner in which a thought is expressed.

The given sentence has to be written using the indicative mood. Indicative mood expresses an assertion, denial, or question. Thus, according to the intended form, the correct answer is Option C.

Option A expresses imperative mood, it is used to indicate command, prohibition, entreaty, or advice.

Option B expresses subjunctive mood, it is used to indicate doubt or something contrary to fact.