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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q1

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Identify the part of the sentence that contains the grammatical error.

One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist is that his discoveries and inventions are utilized to the overall development of the nation.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. are utilized to the overall.

  1. The error lies in part 2 of the statement because of the wrong use of "Preposition".
  2. We need to replace "To" with "FOR" for making the statement grammatically correct.

Grammatical Concept:- 

  • "Utilise for" is the correct use of the preposition here.
  • The chosen option contains the ERROR hence, it will be the correct answer.

The correct sentence will be- 

One of the greatest responsibilities of a scientist is that his discoveries and inventions are utilized for the overall development of the nation.