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Subjunctive/Modals
It was desirable that there ------------- be unanimity over the education.
Explanation and memory cue
The correct modal verb in this sentence is 'should' to express a desirable or recommended action. 'It was desirable that there should be unanimity over the education' is the proper construction, as 'should' is commonly used in such subjunctive contexts to indicate advisability or expectation.