Multiple choice

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined may have an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

The committee refused the request that the prerequisite shall be waived.

  1. refused the request that the prerequisite shall be waived

  2. refused the request that the prerequisite should be waived

  3. refused the request that the prerequisite be waived

  4. refused the request that the prerequisite is waived

  5. refused the request for waiver of the prerequisite
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C Correct answer
Explanation

After 'refused the request that', the subjunctive mood is required for the subordinate clause. 'Be waived' is the correct subjunctive form, not 'shall be waived' (future indicative) or 'should be waived' (suggestion). The subjunctive expresses necessity or recommendation after verbs like request, insist, propose.

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