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by tanuj_iitd » Fri Jul 04, 2008 11:53 pm
Several senior officials spoke to the press on condi-tion that they not be named in the story.

A that they not be named
B that their names will not be used
C that their names are not used
D of not being named
E they will not be named

OA is A however i thought D as the answer.Can someone explain?
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by Vignesh.4384 » Sat Jul 05, 2008 1:15 am
I guess this is a case of subjunctive mood.
Thats why it is A.

For Eg:
Incorrect: His requirement is that everyone is computer literate.

Correct: His requirement is that everyone be computer literate.
(Subordinate clause follows main clause with a demand.)
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Re: condition of/condition that

by manju_ej » Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:26 am
When it is - "of not being named in the story" the question arises of not what being named in the story?, where as, when it is -" condition that they not be named in the story it brings more clarity", to the intended meaning.
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Subjunctive.

by gmatutor » Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:33 am
When you are given a condition it must be followed by the infinitive form. After someone has given an order, or in this case a condition, choose the to be verb form.[/i]
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@ all

by pradeepsarathy » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:47 pm
Guys,
Whats wrong with 'B'?
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OA?

by ektamatta » Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:09 am
i too thought that OA supposed to be choice B. can anyone please explain
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