Correct option is D
The correct substitution of the bracketed words is (d) wake up to.
Explanation:
The expression “It is high time that...” is always followed by the simple past tense or a subjunctive base form to express urgency or necessity.
The correct verb is “wake up to”, meaning become aware of or conscious of.
Grammatical rule used:
After "It is high time that", we use the bare infinitive/base form (subjunctive mood) in formal English.
Example:
· It is high time we took action.
· It is high time you learn discipline.
Why other options are incorrect:
· (a) “awake to” → incorrect tense and unidiomatic
· (b) “awakens to” → wrong subject-verb agreement
· (c) “awakens on” → incorrect preposition