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SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q39

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

She picked up the books lie on the table and put them on the shelf.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. lie on the table​​​​​​.

  • The error in this sentence is related to the form of the verb.
  • We use the present participle (V-ing) to show an action that is happening over a period of time.
  • The sentence refers that the books were on the table for some time before the subject picked them. 
  • So "lying" should be used instead of "lie".
  • The correct sentence would be: She picked up the books lying on the table and put them on the shelf.