SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 146

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q146

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.

We insist on you leaving the meeting immediately.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. your leaving.

  1. Before a gerund, possessive case is used.
  2. As the chosen option has the structure of "possessive case + gerund" it will be correct.
  3. Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

We insist on your leaving the meeting immediately.