SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 90

SSC CGL Tier II English - 30/11/2016 • English • Q90

In the following question, a sentence / a part of a 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 the "No Improvement" option.

All the family members of his are in Ernakulam.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. All the members of his family.

  • The improved phrase "All the members of his family" is more concise and grammatically correct.
  • It correctly places "his" as a possessive determiner directly before "family," which is the noun it modifies.
  • This construction avoids redundancy making the sentence clearer.

The correct sentence will be-

All the members of his family are in Ernakulam.