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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 46

SSC Stenographer - 18 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q46

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Choose the option that rectifies the grammatical errors in the given sentence.

The mason is building the house in the corner.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. The house in the corner is being built by the mason.

Explanation:

  • "The house in the corner is being build by the mason."

    • Error: The verb form "build" is incorrect; it should be "built." Also, the correct passive construction is "built by" instead of "build by."

  • "The house in the corner are being build by the mason."

    • Error: The verb form "are being build" is incorrect. The correct form is "is being built" for singular subjects.

  • "The house in the corner is being built by the mason."

    • Corrected: This option uses the correct passive construction ("is being built") and maintains the proper verb tense and subject-verb agreement.

  • "The house in the corner is being build to the mason."

    • Error: The preposition "to" is incorrect in this context. The correct preposition to use after "built" is "by," indicating the doer of the action.

Hence, option 3 is the correct choice, providing a grammatically accurate and coherent sentence.