SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 153

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q153

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’.
Our digestive system produces an assimilable, (1)/ nutrient-rich liquid that builds and (2)/ nourish our first body tissue, plasma. (3)/ No error (4)

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e., 3

  1. The error lies in the 3rd part of the sentence. As the subject here is singular therefore, “nourish” should be replaced with “nourishes”.
  2. The correct sentence will be-

Our digestive system produces an assimilable, nutrient-rich liquid that builds and nourishes our first body tissue, plasma.