Multiple choice

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

It is not necessary that you must take an entrance examination to be admitted to a university.

  1. you must take an entrance examination to be admitted to a university

  2. you take an entrance examination to be admitted to a university

  3. for you to take an entrance examination to be admitted to a university

  4. you must take an entrance examination for admission to a university

  5. an entrance examination to be taken to be admitted to a university
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B Correct answer
Explanation

After 'It is not necessary that', we need the subjunctive mood which uses the base form of the verb without 'must'. The phrase 'you must take' is redundant because 'necessary' already conveys obligation. The correct form is simply 'you take'. This is a classic case of redundant modal usage.

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