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    Each question consists of a sentence which is divided into four parts. Only one part in each sentence is not acceptable in standard written English Id
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    Each question consists of a sentence which is divided into four parts. Only one part in each sentence is not acceptable in standard written English Identify that part which contains an error.

    A.

    As the meeting

    B.

    was about to end

    C.

    he insisted to ask

    D.

    several questions.

    Correct option is C


    Option (c) contains an error.
    · Explanation: The correct phrase is he insisted on asking, not he insisted to ask. The verb insist is followed by on + gerund (verb+ing).
    · Correct sentence: As the meeting was about to end, he insisted on asking several questions.
    Grammatical rule used: Verbs followed by prepositions require gerund form of the verb.
    · Explanation in Hindi: "Insist" के बाद "on + verb-ing" का प्रयोग किया जाता है।

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