SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 102

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q102

Find the incorrect part of the sentence:

This book comprises of five chapters.  

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The verb comprise is a transitive verb that means "to consist of" or "to be made up of." When used in the active voice, it should not be followed by the preposition "of."

Incorrect: This book comprises of five chapters.

Correct (Active Voice): This book comprises five chapters.

Correct (Passive Voice): This book is comprised of five chapters.