I insist _ the withdrawal of your statement.
Correct answer: B. On
- A. For
- B. On
- C. At
- D. In
Explanation
The phrase 'insist on' is a standard idiomatic expression in English, indicating that someone is demanding or considering something essential. Thus, 'on' is the correct preposition to follow 'insist' in this context. The other options, 'for', 'at', and 'in', do not fit the idiom and would not make sense in this sentence structure.
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