SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q45

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Through the practice of repeated affirmations, we can make great progress on our chosen path and (increasing) our magnetism to succeed in anything.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e., increase.

In the sentence given conjunction “and” is used as well as a modal verb “can” is used that is common to both the clause. The modal verb always accompanies the base form of another verb, therefore, “increasing” should be replaced with “increase”.

The correct sentence will be-

Through the practice of repeated affirmations, we can make great progress on our chosen path and increase our magnetism to succeed in anything.