Question

The ancient Egyptians believed ______ so that when these objects were magically reanimated through the correct rituals, they would be able to function effectively.

• A. that it was essential that things they portrayed must have every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible
• B. it was essential for things they portray to have had every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible,
• C. it was essential that the things they portrayed had every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible.
• D. that when they portrayed things, it should have every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible

Hint:

Ensure proper tense and subject-verb agreement when completing sentences that describe beliefs or actions in the past.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct choice is (3) because "it was essential that" is followed by the past tense "had," maintaining proper tense agreement. This option correctly expresses the belief of the ancient Egyptians.