Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.

He confidentially asked the crowd if they thought he was right and the crowd shouted that they did.

A.

that he did

B.

that they had

C.

that he is

D.

that he didn't

E.

No correction required

Correct answer is E

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