SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 100

SSC CGL Tier II English - 18/02/2018 • English • Q100

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Happy is the man (who acquired) the habit of reading when he is young.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Who acquires.

  • Since 'man' is a singular subject it requires a singular verb i.e. 'acquires'.
  • Moreover, the sentence is a universal truth so it will be in the simple present tense only.

The correct sentence will be-

Happy is the man who acquires the habit of reading when he is young.