SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CHSL - 13 April 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q6

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

The guards in the colony always keep an eye in things going on around.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. an eye in things.

  • The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
  • The use of the phrase "an eye in things" is incorrect.
  • "An eye in things" should be replaced by "an eye on things".
  • It is an idiom that means to keep under careful observation.
  • So the correct sentence is: The guards in the colony always keep an eye on things going on around.