Multiple choice

Directions: Four parts of the sentences given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

(A) Despite their insistence that he (B) will appear when (C) there is an important event, the president (D) schedules press conferences with the news media at his discretion. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

After 'insistence that', we need the subjunctive mood, which uses the base form of the verb. The phrase should be 'he appear' not 'he will appear'. The subjunctive is used after verbs and nouns expressing demands, suggestions, or necessities.

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