The department head insisted that he _________absolute authority to regulate office work.

A. gives
B. is given
C. would give
D. would be given

Explanation

“Would be given” is passive because he receives the authority rather than gives it, and “would” reports a future expectation from a past viewpoint. “Would give” would mean that he himself would grant the authority.

The department head insisted that he _________absolute authority to regulate office work.

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