Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the…
2025
Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
The manager asked to the clerk to submit the report.
- A.
asked the clerk that submit the report
- B.
requested the clerk to submit report
- C.
asked the clerk to submit the report
- D.
told to the clerk submit report
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Correct answer: C
The correct construction is 'asked the clerk to submit the report'. The verb 'asked' takes the object directly, without 'to' after it.