Sentence Improvement Part-IX

Total Questions: 50

21. She has checked everything she needs before started work. [SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (d) before starting work
Solution:We will use the V-ing form of the verb 'start' to grammatically correct the given sentence.
  • Hence, 'before starting(V-ing) work' is the most appropriate answer.

22. Covid- 19 pandemic has resulted in (an slow change in flowing of capital) generated by workers. [SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) a sluggish change in the flow of capital
Solution:'Sluggish' in option b starts with a consonant sound & we always use the indefinite article 'a' before words starting with a consonant sound.
  • Hence, 'a sluggish change in the flow of capital' is the most appropriate answer.

23. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article [SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (b) Cloud seeding involves use of chemicals that target rain-bearing clouds above a catchment area such as a river, reservoir or a lake
Solution:'Catchment', 'river' & 'lake' are the words that start with a consonant sound & we always use the indefinite article 'a' before the words starting with a consonant sound.
  • Hence, 'Cloud seeding involves use of chemicals that target rain-bearing clouds above a catchment area such as a river, reservoir or a lake' is the most appropriate answer.

24. Keep the dog tied indoors; however, it may bite some stranger. [SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)]

Correct Answer: (b) else
Solution:'Else' means otherwise.
  • The given sentence states that - Keep the dog tied indoors; else(otherwise), it may bite some stranger.
  • Hence, 'else' is the most appropriate answer.

25. The apple tree was loaded of fruit. [SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)]

Correct Answer: (d) laden with
Solution:'Laden' means heavily loaded with something.
  • The given sentence states that the apple tree was laden (heavily loaded) with fruits.
  • Hence, 'Laden with' is the most appropriate answer.

26. The first step in making a kite is to fasten two sticks of bamboo together in the form of a cross. [SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)]

Correct Answer: (d) no improvement required
Solution:The given sentence is grammatically correct.

27. Nobody was interested in the fish who Gopal had catch from the river. [SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)]

Correct Answer: (d) which Gopal had caught
Solution:'Who' must be replaced with 'Which' as 'Which' is used for things and 'Who' is used for people.
  • Also, we generally use (V3) with had/has/have.
  • Hence, 'Which Gopal had caught' is the most appropriate answer.

28. You can have a comfortable journey only then you are getting your seats reserved in advance. [SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)]

Correct Answer: (d) only if you get
Solution:We use the preposition 'If' in conditional sentences.
  • The first conditional sentences are used to express situations in which the outcome is likely to happen in the future and is always used in simple present tense.
  • Hence, 'Only if you get' is the most appropriate answer.

29. Eighty girls sat there at four long tables, doing their homework by candlelight. [SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)]

Correct Answer: (b) no improvement required
Solution:The given sentence is grammatically correct.

30. I take pride to serve my country. [SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022)]

Correct Answer: (d) in serving
Solution:'Take pride in someone or something' is the correct phrase.
  • Hence, 'in serving' is the most appropriate answer.