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प्रश्न
In the following sentence, four words or phrases are underlined. If there is any mistake with regard to grammar or usage, it is in the underlined part only. Identify the incorrect part.
The officer asked that the report be submitted immediately.
विकल्प
that
the report
be submitted
immediately
No error
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उत्तर
ALL OPTIONS ARE INCORRECT. There is no error in the statement. [Be submitted is an acceptable form of writing called a subjunctive. It is a specific verb form and in the context of the question, be submitted is acceptable.]
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