SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 118

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q118

In the following question, a sentence / a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.

Everyone was moved with tears at his sad story.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. moved to.

  1. Moved to" is the correct use of the phrasal verb so we need to choose the option containing "to" with "moved".
  2. As the chosen option follows this construction it will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

Everyone was moved to tears at his sad story.