SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 55

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q55

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
A captious attitude (causes often) difficulties in a relationship.

 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e., often causes.

In a sentence adverb of frequency comes before “main verb” thus, “often causes” should be used instead of “causes often”.

The correct sentence will be-

A captious attitude often causes difficulties in a relationship.