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      Question

      In the following questions, sentences are given with a

      part in bold. The given phrase in bold may or may not contain an error. If a phrase has an error, one of the options following can replace the incorrect phrase. The correct phrase which replaces the erroneous phrase will be your answer. If the sentence is correct then select ‘No improvement required’ as your answer. The board members insisted that the policy, once revised, is circulated to all departments without delay.
      A was circulated to all departments without delay Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B were circulated to all department without delay Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C be circulated to all departments without delay Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D is circulated among all department without delay Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E No improvement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      This is a case of subjunctive mood — used after verbs like "insist", "suggest", "recommend", etc. The correct structure is: "insisted that ... be + past participle”

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