SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 10

SSC CGL Tier II English - 17/02/2018 • English • Q10

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.

Government has reportedly made its displeasure known, particularly on the speed and stealth with which the negotiations are completed.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3, i.e. the negotiations are completed.

  • The overall meaning of the sentence is expressed in the past form. This is evident from the usage of the word 'made'. So, to portray accurate sense the latter part of the sentence is also required to use the past tense. Hence, instead of the word 'are' we replace it with 'were'.