SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 169

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/09/2019 • English • Q169

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains the grammatical error from the given options.
I am going to a holiday to Panchmarhi tomorrow.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3, i.e. to a holiday.

  • The word 'holiday' doesn't indicate a concrete place but rather represents itself as an abstract noun.
  • So, using the determiner 'to' is inaccurate because 'to' denotes moving towards the direction of a concrete place or thing.
  • Since, holiday isn't a concrete thing/place we need to use another word to make accurate sense.
  • In this case, the correct word to be used is 'for', because it is used to indicate a specific period of time.
  • 'Holiday' also refers to a specific period of time when people indulge in activities/places away from their work/professional lives.