SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 37

SSC CGL Tier II English - 18/02/2018 • English • Q37

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'.

Their is direct evidence that when learning (1)/ occurs, neuro-chemical communication between (2)/ neurons is facilitated and less input is required. (3)/ No error (4)

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Their is direct evidence that when learning.

  • To start a sentence, 'there' is used.
  • 'Their' cannot be the introductory word as it is a possessive adjective.
  • Hence, it is required to replace 'their' with 'there'.

The correct sentence will be-

There is direct evidence that when learning occurs, neuro-chemical communication between neurons is facilitated and less input is required.