SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 113

SSC CGL Tier II English - 30/11/2016 • English • Q113

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.

My parents will reach Delhi by Monday next.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. will have reached.

The sentence talks about a future event that will be completed by Monday next. To express an action that will be finished by a certain time in the future, we use the future perfect tense:

  • The correct structure is Subject + will have + past participle of the verb + object + by + time.
  • As the chosen option follows the given structure it will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

My parents will have reached Delhi by Monday next.