SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 18th Nov 2020 • English • Q39

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

He thinks that he can get away among lying and cheating.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. among lying.

The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.

The usage of the preposition 'among' is incorrect.

Among is used in the middle or included in a larger group of people or things. 

With is used in the same place as someone or something or accompanying.

The correct sentence is:

He thinks that he can get away with lying and cheating.