SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 51

SSC CGL Tier II English - 18/02/2018 • English • Q51

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'.

Buttressing the confidence in the economy (1)/ are the findings in the survey, which posits (2)/ an improvement in the infrastructure sectors.(3)/ No error. (4)

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Are the findings in the survey, which posits.

  • 'Buttressing' is the subject here.
  • Since 'buttressing' is a singular subject, it requires a singular verb.
  • Hence, instead of 'are', it should be 'is'.

The correct sentence will be-

Buttressing the confidence in the economy is the findings in the survey, which posits an improvement in the infrastructure sectors.