单选题 It was essential that the application forms ______ back before the deadline.
A. must be sent B. would be sent C. be sent D. were sent

【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 重点句型题。在it is essential/neeessary/urgent/important that...句型中,that从句中谓语用(should)动词原形的虚拟语气形式。