SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 54

SSC CGL Tier II English - 18/02/2018 • English • Q54

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

People would see bitcoin’s current price rise (1)/ as merely a reflection of their bright future (2)/ as a stateless currency. (3)/ No error. (4)

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. As merely a reflection of their bright future.

  • The sentence says that people would see bitcoin's current price as only the reflection of their bright future.
  • Here, 'merely' is used for 'reflection'.
  • But, 'reflection' is a noun so it requires an adjective to emphasise it.
  • While 'merely' is an adverb.
  • Hence, it should be 'as a mere reflection'.

The correct sentence will be-

People would see bitcoin’s current price rise as a mere reflection of their bright future as a stateless currency.