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Choose the word or phrase that correctly completes the sentence: "The manager insisted that the report submitted by Friday."

  1. is
  2. be
  3. was
  4. will be

Answer

B. be

Solution

Verbs like "insist" trigger the subjunctive mood, which uses the base form "be."

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