SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 50

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q50

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. Rice of a best quality is available in the nearby supermarket at eighty rupees per kilo.

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

Rice of a best quality is available in the nearby supermarket at eighty rupees per kilo.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. a best quality​​​​​​.

  • The error is in the use of the article ‘a’.
  • The superlative adjectives normally have the article ‘the’ if the noun is after them.
    • Example: The UK had the highest revenue from bananas.
  • Here "the" should be used instead of "a".
  • Thus the correct sentence becomes: Rice of best quality is available in the nearby supermarket at eighty rupees per kilo.