SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 116

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q116

In the following question, a sentence / a part of the 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 stopped and said that she had forgotten taking the key from the keyhole.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. had forgotten to take the key from.

  1. "forget" is followed by the infinitive (to + v1).
  2. In the chosen option the given rule is followed so it will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

She stopped and said that she had forgotten to take the key from the keyhole.