Question

    In each of the questions given below, a statement with a bold phrase is given. The bold phrase may or may not have been used correctly in the given statements. Choose the appropriate phrase/phrases from the given options which could replace the highlighted one to make the statements grammatically and contextually correct. If the highlighted phrase is correct and needs no replacement, then choose option “5” as your response.

    The committee insisted that the proposal should be reconsidered before making a final decision.

    (i) be reconsidered before making

    (ii) being reconsidered before making

    (iii) should reconsider before making

    A Only (i) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only (i) and (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase "should be reconsidered before making" is grammatically correct and contextually appropriate. No correction is needed for the statement.

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