SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 151

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q151

Find the incorrect part of the sentence: She congratulated him for his success.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

In English grammar, the verb "congratulate" is traditionally paired with the preposition "on" rather than "for" when referring to a specific achievement or occasion.

Therefore, the incorrect part of the sentence is "him for".

Correct sentence: She congratulated him on his success.