I chose D， but the answer is A. So confused about the answer. Thank you
Is this the way you want chairs arranged?
No, i want _____ closet.
A. them to be
B. that they be
C. that them be
D. them beI think there should be a ’in‘， i want them to be in the closet.

Question

I chose D， but the answer is A. So confused about the answer. Thank you
Is this the way you want chairs arranged?
No, i want _____ closet.
A. them to be  
B. that they be 
C. that them be
D. them beI think there should be a ’in‘， i want them to be in the closet.

Answer

When expressing one's desire or wishes with the verb "want", one of the construct is this: want + somebody/something + to do/to be
Example 1: I want her to be happy. 
Example 2: He wants me to buy him an expensive gift. 
The verb following "want" has to be in its infinitival form, which means to + the bare form of the verb.

Answer

I think "closet" should be "closer". In this context, it doesn't really make sense for someone to say they want the chairs in the closet. "Is this the way you want the chairs arranged?" "No, I want them to be closer (together)."

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