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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 52

SSC MTS - 03 May 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q52

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Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

Helen Keller was borne on 27 June 1880 in Tuscumbia.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. was born on.

  • The sentence wants to convey the birth date of Hellen Keller. "Was born on" signifies coming into the world by birth. 
  • The word "borne" in the incorrect sentence means being carried or transmitted. 
  • The other option:
    • "Was birth on" isn't correct.
    • "Birth" is a noun and can't be used with the helping word "was".