SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CGL Tier II English - 30/11/2016 • English • Q13

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'.

You should learn to adopt (A)/ yourself to (B)/ changing circumstances. (C)/ No Error (D)

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option A i.e. you should learn to adopt.

  • The error lies in part A of the statement because of the wrong use of the Verb.

Concept-

  • We need to replace "to adopt" with "how to adapt" for making the statement grammatically correct.
  • After "learn" whenever we have to use another verb we need to use it adding "how to" with it.
  • we need to change the verb adopt with adapt as well for making a sense full statement.

The correct sentence will be-

You should learn how to adapt yourself to changing circumstances.