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    Question

    Select the most appropriate phrase to replace the

    underlined phrase in the given sentence to make it grammatically correct. Select 'No correction required' as the answer, if the sentence is correct as it is. The panel of experts, after reviewing the preliminary findings, were of the opinion that the proposal need further evaluation .
    A was of the opinion that the proposal needed further evaluation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B were of the opinion that the proposal needed further evaluations Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C was of the opinion that the proposal need further evaluations Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D were of the opinion that the proposal needs further evaluation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Core subject = panel (singular collective) → was, not were Reporting verb → past → needed, not need Evaluation is uncountable here Only A corrects agreement + tense + number.

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