SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 122

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q122

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.

I started lending books from the library

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. borrowing.

  1. Borrow- take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it.
  2. lend- grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it will be returned.
  3. Meaningfully the underlined word is wrong, the chosen option will make it correct.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

The correct sentence will be-

I started borrowing books from the library