SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 135

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q135

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’.                                                                                                                                                                     

True positive thinking starts by embracing reality in its myriad (1)/ shapes and forms; it involves the ability to feel negative emotions when you have to, (2)/ and still maintain hope enough to keep on going. (3)/ No error (4)

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

The error lies in the 3rd part of the sentence. The subject “True positive thinking” will take the verb with “s” added at its end. Thus, “maintain” should be replaced with “maintains”.

The correct sentence will be-
 

True positive thinking starts by embracing the reality in its myriads shapes and forms; it involves the ability to feel negative emotions when you have to, and still maintains hope enough to keep on going.