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English Grammar: Spotting Errors in Sentences
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Directions: The sentence given below is divided into four parts (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these parts may contain an error. You have to indicate that part as your answer. If there are no errors, mark (E) as your answer.
(A) I want (B) that you (C) should meet and resolve your differences (D) as soon as possible. (E) No error
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💡 Explanation:
Error of importance. If the modifying clause emphasizes the importance (I want that) of an action in the modified clause (meet), the latter does not take any helping verb (should). Correct Usage: I want that you meet...