Sentence Improvement Part-IX

1. The percentage of employees who called in sick and the number of employees who left their jobs within 2 years (were reflective of the level of job satisfaction). [SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (1st Shift)]

(a) are reflective of the level of job satisfaction
(b) is reflective of the level of job satisfaction
(c) has reflected the level of job satisfaction
(d) were reflective on the level of job satisfaction

Correct Answer: (a) are reflective of the level of job satisfaction

Solution:The given sentence is in the simple present tense so the verb must be used in the simple present form (V1). Hence, 'are(V1) reflective of the level of job satisfaction' is the most appropriate answer.

2. They decided to have a meeting to discuss about the project. [SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (2nd Shift)]

(a) to discuss through the project
(b) to discuss the project
(c) to discuss over the project
(d) to discuss beyond the project

Correct Answer: (b) to discuss the project

Solution:We do not use 'about' with the verb 'discuss' as it is a transitive verb that requires a direct object. Hence, 'to discuss the project' is the most appropriate answer.

3. This package is ideal for infant teenager who are just getting started with babysitting. [SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

(a) youngest teenagers
(b) younger teenagers
(c) young teenagers
(d) No substitution required

Correct Answer: (c) young teenagers

Solution:'Young' is the general word for something which is undeveloped, immature, and in process of growth and 'infants' is a term used to denote a newborn. Moreover, there is a plural verb 'are' after the relative pronoun 'who' which is used for the antecedent 'infant teenager' but as we know 'teenager' is not plural, we need to change it to its plural form i.e. 'Teenagers'. Hence, 'young teenagers' is the most appropriate answer.

4. Select the sentence with the appropriate use of preposition. [SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (3rd Shift)]

(a) The lion and the unicorn fought between the crown.
(b) The lion and the unicorn fought for the crown.
(c) The lion and the unicorn fought by the crown.
(d) The lion and the unicorn fought up the crown.

Correct Answer: (b) The lion and the unicorn fought for the crown.

Solution:We use the preposition 'for' to talk about a purpose or a reason for something. The given sentence states that the lion and the Unicorn fought for a purpose that was 'The Crown'. Hence, 'The lion and the unicorn fought for the crown' is the most appropriate answer.

5. The bus is now full of passengers, it will leave soon. [SSC CGL 13/12/2022 (4th Shift)]

(a) leaves
(b) is leaving
(c) is going to leave
(d) has to leave

Correct Answer: (c) is going to leave

Solution:The given sentence is in the present tense and we often use the present continuous tense to talk about the future, especially about future plans. Hence, 'is going to leave' is the most appropriate answer.

6. As Simon had already been to the park, he lead the way for the other children. [SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning)]

(a) leading the way
(b) lead away
(c) led the way
(d) No substitution require

Correct Answer: (c) led the way

Solution:If two actions took place in the past then the 1st action must be in the Past perfect tense (Had + V3) and the 2nd action must be in the Simple Past tense(V2). Therefore, 'Led(V2) the way' is the most appropriate answer.

7. Between Raima and Saima, the former is intelligent, while the latter is beautiful. [SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Afternoon)]

(a) later is
(b) letter is
(c) No substitution required
(d) later was

Correct Answer: (c) No substitution required

Solution:The given sentence is grammatically correct.

8. They are cautious about their car as it's door is broken [SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening)]

(a) as it is
(b) as its
(c) No substitution required
(d) because it's

Correct Answer: (b) as its

Solution:(It's) is a contraction of the words it and is/has and 'Its' is the possessive form of the pronoun 'It' which is used to refer to the noun 'Car'. Hence, 'As its' is the most appropriate answer.

9. He is a weak student and somehow pulled over the exams. [SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning)]

(a) pulled through
(b) pulled down
(c) pulled up
(d) pulled together

Correct Answer: (a) pulled through

Solution:'Pulled through' is a phrase that means to succeed in surviving a difficult period. The given sentence states that he is a weak student and somehow succeeded to survive/pass the exams. Hence, 'pulled through' is the most appropriate answer.

10. The story did not go by well enough. [SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning)]

(a) go through
(b) go down
(c) go off
(d) go into

Correct Answer: (b) go down

Solution:'Go down' means to produce a particular reaction. The given sentence states that the story did not produce a particular reaction well enough. Hence, 'go down' is the most appropriate answer.