SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 182

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q182

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 option 5 i.e. 'No Error'.

Florence Nightingale (A)/ was called (B)/ Lady with the lamp. (C)/ No error(D)

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. C.

  • The error lies in part C of the statement because of the wrong use of Article.
  • As there is a comparison of "lady" with "nightingale" we need to use "the" before "lady" for making it particular or specific.

The correct sentence will be- Florence Nightingale was called the Lady with the lamp.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. C.