SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 86

SSC CGL Tier II English - 30/11/2016 • English • Q86

In the following question, a sentence / a part of 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.
Herself saw the thief.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. She herself saw the thief.

  • We can not use a reflexive pronoun as the subject.
  • As in the given option, 1 and 3 start with the reflexive pronoun both will be wrong.
  • Only option 2 follows the grammatical rules so it will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

She herself saw the thief.