SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CHSL - 4th July 2019 - Shift 3 • English • Q13

Identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

The Principal requested to the Chief Guest to inaugurate the sports meet. 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. to the Chief Guest.

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

Request means (formal) to ask for something or ask somebody to do something in a polite or formal way request something (from somebody).

The verb 'request' doesn't take any preposition after it.   

Ex: She requested permission to film at the White House.

So, the correct sentence is 'The Principal requested the Chief Guest to inaugurate the sports meet.'

Hence, the chosen option is correct.