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tanuj_iitd: Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts; Posts: 3; Joined: Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:06 pm; Location: mumbai india

condition of/condition that

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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