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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 16th Nov 2020 • English • Q53

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

There was enough evidence to convict him on selling of fake medicines.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. on selling of.

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

  • In the given sentence, the use of the specified or particular noun 'selling' without any article is incorrect.

  • The definite article is used before singular and plural nouns when the noun is specific or particular.

  • Therefore, the definite article 'the' should be used before the specific noun 'selling'.

The correct sentence will be:-

There was enough evidence to convict him on the selling of fake medicines.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. on selling of.