Question

    Each of the following sentences has been divided into

    five parts (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e).Ā  One of these parts may contain a grammatical or idiomatic error. Identify the part that contains the error. If there is no error, choose option (E). She insisted on to participate (a) / in the discussion (b) / despite lacking sufficient preparation (c) / on the subject (d). / No error (e)
    A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: ā€œInsist onā€ is followed directly by a noun / gerund, not on to. Correct usage: insisted on participating Error lies in part (a).

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