SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 57

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q57

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
I wouldn’t abase myself (by get) into an argument with him.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e., by getting.

“By” is a preposition after which a gerund should be used therefore, “get” should be replaced with “getting”.

The correct sentence will be-

I wouldn’t abase myself by getting into an argument with him.