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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CHSL - 20th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q9

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Identify the segment in the given sentence which contains the grammatical error.

The wedding reception will be hosted in Mumbai at a late date.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. at a late date.

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

Grammatical Concept:- 

  • In the given statement preposition "On" will be the correct preposition.

  • "On a late date" is the grammatically correct phrase.

  • The chosen option contains the ERROR hence, it will be the correct answer.

The correct sentence will be- 

The wedding reception will be hosted in Mumbai on a late date.