<p>Q: The time and the place for such a large event is subject to approving from the mayor's office. </p>
<p>choices:
a) The time and the place for such a large event is subject to approving from the mayor's office.
b) For such a large event, the time and the place are subject to the mayor's office's approving them.
c) The time and the place for such a large event are subject to the approval of the mayor's office
d) The time and place for such a large event are subject to be approved by the office of the mayor.
e) Subject to the approval of the mayor's office are the time and place for such a large event taking place. </p>
<p>Please put an explanation. thank you</p>
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