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).

It is essential that vitamins (A) are supplied either by foods (B) or (C) by supplementary tablets for normal growth (D) to occur. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

After 'essential that', we need the subjunctive mood, which uses the base form of the verb 'be'. The phrase should be 'vitamins be supplied' not 'vitamins are supplied'. Subjunctive mood is mandatory after adjectives like essential, necessary, important, imperative when followed by 'that'.

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