SSC CGL English – Strategy & Sentence Basics – Level 3 · Challenge
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Two subjects joined by 'and' make a plural subject → go.
SSC CGL English – Strategy & Sentence Basics – Level 3 · Challenge – 8 questions, subject: English Language & Comprehension. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
Spot the errorThe sentence below is divided into parts. Find the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
The coach said that / each of the players / were given a new kit.
The coach said that / each of the players / were given a new kit.
Correct Answer: C [were given a new kit.]
Explanation:
'Each of' + plural noun takes a singular verb → 'was given a new kit'.
2.
Spot the errorThe sentence below is divided into parts. Find the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
A number of passengers / were injured / in the accident.
A number of passengers / were injured / in the accident.
Correct Answer: D [No error]
Explanation:
'A number of' (= several) + plural noun takes a plural verb → 'were' is right.
3.
Assertion–Reason
A: In 'Running is good exercise', the word 'Running' does the job of a noun.
R: A gerund is an -ing form of a verb that works as a noun.
A: In 'Running is good exercise', the word 'Running' does the job of a noun.
R: A gerund is an -ing form of a verb that works as a noun.
Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true and R explains A]
Explanation:
'Running' is the subject – a gerund; R gives exactly that reason.
4.
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
Correct Answer: B [As soon as the rain stopped, the children ran out.]
Explanation:
'As soon as the rain stopped' is a dependent clause; the others are compound or simple.
5.
Statement countHow many of these sentences are compound?
I. Rani sang and Mohan danced.
II. Rani and Mohan danced.
III. Rani sang because she was happy.
IV. Rani was tired, but she finished the race.
I. Rani sang and Mohan danced.
II. Rani and Mohan danced.
III. Rani sang because she was happy.
IV. Rani was tired, but she finished the race.
Correct Answer: D [2]
Explanation:
I and IV are compound; II is simple (one verb, two subjects); III is complex ('because').
6.
Spot the errorThe sentence below is divided into parts. Find the part that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.
The colour of these curtains / have faded / in the sun.
The colour of these curtains / have faded / in the sun.
Correct Answer: B [have faded]
Explanation:
Bracket the Extras: The colour [of these curtains] → singular → 'has faded'.
7.
Fill in the blankChoose the correct option:
The teacher, along with her students, _______ planting saplings in the school garden.
The teacher, along with her students, _______ planting saplings in the school garden.
Correct Answer: C [is]
Explanation:
'Along with her students' is an extra; the head 'teacher' is singular → is.
8.
Fill in the blankChoose the correct option:
Ravi and his sister _______ to the same college.
Ravi and his sister _______ to the same college.
Correct Answer: D [go]
Explanation:
Two subjects joined by 'and' make a plural subject → go.
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