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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 95

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 16th Nov 2020 • English • Q95

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

I want you to complete this work by two days.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. by two days.

  • The error lies in the option 1 due to the wrong usage of the preposition.

  • The preposition 'by' means not later than a particular time or date.

  • The preposition 'within' should be used in place of 'by' as per the context of the sentence.

  • The preposition 'within' means before the end of a period of time.

The correct sentence will be:- I want you to complete this work within two days.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. by two days.