SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CHSL - 12 April 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q6

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

Electric heaters were providing to all the officers at the guest house.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. were providing.

The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.

The sentence is in the passive voice and in the simple past tense.

The correct verb structure is: Was/were + V3

The use of "provided" is correct.

The correct sentence will be: Electric heaters were provided to all the officers at the guest house.