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Q · MoodsMedium · 45s
Directions:- Find out the Error in each of the following sentences, if any. If there is no error, your answer is “D”: The manager insisted that the employees should be punctual (A) and complete their tasks (B) within the deadline. (C) No error (D)
TopicMoods
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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Use 'be punctual' instead of 'should be punctual' because the subjunctive mood requires the base form of the verb after 'insisted.'
Final Answer: Option A - The manager insisted that the employees should be punctual