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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 3 • English • Q2

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

The park was well lighted at night but it was deserted, so it was a bit scared.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. so it was a bit scared.

  1. The error lies in part 4 of the statement because of the wrong use of "Adjective".
  2. We need to replace "Scared" with "Scary" for making the statement grammatically correct.

Grammatical Concept:- 

  • In the given sentence, the adjective "scared" used is incorrect.
  • "Scared" is an adjective used to describe a person or maybe an animal that is frightened or worried.
  • "Scary" is an adjective used to describe something or someone that causes fear or terror.
  • Therefore, the adjective "scary'" should be used in place of "scared".
  • Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Correct Sentence:-

The park was well lighted at night but it was deserted, so it was a bit scary.