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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 89

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 16th Nov 2020 • English • Q89

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

You must be careful about what you say as you meet her.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. as you.

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

  •  In the given sentence, the use of the preposition 'as is incorrect. The preposition 'as' means during the time of being (the thing specified).

  • The adverb 'when' should be used in place of 'as'.

  • The adverb 'when' is used for talking about a particular time or situation.

The correct sentence will be:- You must be careful about what you say when you meet her.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. as you.