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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 13

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q13

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

Having worked for the whole day, you shall have taken some rest and begun again.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. you shall have taken.

  1. The error lies in option 4 because of the wrong use of "Modal verb".
  2. We need to replace "Shall" with "Should" for making the statement grammatically correct.

Grammatical concept:- 

  • 'Shall' is used in formal writing and expresses future tense. 'Should' is used in informal writing mainly, and as the past tense of 'Shall'.
  • 'Shall' is used to express ideas and laws. 'Should' is used to express personal opinions and desires, and primarily to give advice.
  • The given statement is used in the past tense and shows advice hence, "Should" will be the appropriate choice here.
  • The chosen option contains the Grammatical Error hence, it will be the correct choice.

Correct Sentence:-

Having worked for the whole day, you should have taken some rest and begun again.