SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 14

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 18th Nov 2020 • English • Q14

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

I can explain you the reason for the delay in executing your order.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. I can explain you.

The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.

We use explain with a direct object or with an indirect object and a prepositional phrase.

The correct sentence is:

I can explain to you the reason for the delay in executing your order.