Subjunctive mood requires 'were' (not 'was') in 'if' clauses. With simple conditional, use 'would accept' not 'would have accepted'.

'One of the reasons that' is correct. The verb should be singular 'was', not 'were'. The sentence structure: 'One...was' (correct with 'that').

'Neither...nor' (not 'neither...neither'). Also with 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with nearest subject (singular 'assistant'), so 'is' needed.

The passage doesn't claim digital platforms prevented misinformation; it states misinformation spread despite them. Other statements are directly supported.

'Number of applicants' takes plural verb 'have' when 'number' is the subject focus. If 'the number' is the focus, use singular 'has', but here applicants are the focus.

Logical flow: viability established (1) → investment response (2) → policy action (4) → reasoning/importance (3). This creates coherent cause-and-effect progression.

'Which' creates ambiguity about what hindered growth. Using 'these issues' clarifies that all three problems collectively caused the hindrance.

'Institute' is the main subject (singular); 'along with its departments' is a prepositional phrase and doesn't affect verb agreement. The singular verb 'is' is required.