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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CHSL - 20th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q3

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In the given sentence identify the segment which contains a grammatical error.

When the boys were playing the match, it suddenly starts raining.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. starts raining.

  1. The error lies in part 3 of the statement because of the wrong use of "Tense".
  2. We need to replace "Starts" with "Started" for making the statement grammatically correct.

Grammatical Concept:- 

  • The FIrst part of the given statement is in the past tense hence, the second part will also be in the past tense. 

  • The chosen option contains the ERROR hence, it will be the correct answer.

The correct sentence will be- 

When the boys were playing the match, it suddenly started raining.