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SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 156

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q156

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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.

Ramu, Shyamu and Abdul came forward one after the others.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. one after the other.

  1. Whenever two nouns or pronouns are connected with "preposition" both the nouns or pronouns should be in the singular form.
  2. Day by Days, town after town, person to person.
  3. As in the underlined part, "others" is in the plural form we need to change it into singular form "other".
  4. As the chosen option is in the same form it will be correct.
  5. Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

Ramu, Shyamu and Abdul came forward one after the other.