SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q11

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'.

My father, (A)/ though old,(B)/ goes everywhere by foot.(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 words 'by foot' should be replaced with 'on foot'.
  • 'By' is usually used when mentioning the means of transport. For example, 'We traveled by car.' Whereas, 'on' is used in reference to body parts.

The correct sentence will be, 'My father, though old, goes everywhere on foot.'