SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 141

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q141

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.

She was unhappy even after she married into an accommodative and caring family.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. remained unhappy.

  1. Remain- to stay in the same place or in the same condition.
  2. As the statement is showing the same situation of the doer before and after the action is done "remained" will the correct use of verb here.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

She remained unhappy even after she married into an accommodative and caring family.