Directions (Q. 66- 75): Which of the phrases (a), (b), (c) and (d) given below should replace the phrase given in italics in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (e) as the answer. : Diplomats of various countries were assembling at the palace for the ceremony.

• A. were assembled to
• B. had assembled at
• C. had been assembled at
• D. were being assembled
• E. No correction required