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Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D). "(A) The officer insisted that (B) the applicant submits (C) the documents personally."

  1. (A) The officer insisted that
  2. (B) the applicant submits
  3. (C) the documents personally.
  4. (D) No error

Answer

B. (B) the applicant submits

Solution

After "insisted that," the subjunctive (base form) is required: "the applicant submit."

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