SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q9

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'.

Rama has(A)/ no taste(B)/ in classical music.(C)/ No error(D)

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • The error is in part C of the sentence.
  • The word 'in' should be replaced with 'for'. 
  • A 'taste for' something means 'a liking for or predilection for something'. Whereas, 'taste in' means 'ability to differentiate good and bad in some area of knowledge'.

The correct sentence will be, 'Rama has no taste for classical music.'