SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 155

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q155

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.

Your father is among the other things a private person.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. among other things.

  1. Among other things = in addition to things that are not specifically mentioned.
  2. Look at the sentence :
  3. It is not proper to use the definite article ‘the’ before other.
  4. Hence, we need to remove "the" form the underlined part.
  5. The chosen option makes this change so it will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

Your father is among other things a private person.