Question

Which word correctly completes the sentence below?

Mr. Hanson's _______ that the bee hive be removed from his car convinced the mechanic to call an expert.

Insistent

Insistency

Insistence

Insist

Answer 1

i'm stuck between insist and insistent

Answer 2

same

Answer 3

insist is demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.
and insistent is insisting or demanding something; not allowing refusal.
but insistent doesnt sound right using it in that sentence so i'd go with insist

Answer 4

thank you!