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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CHSL - 16th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q15

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

According to environment activitists, demolition of unauthorised apartment complexes are became a lesson for land encroachers.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. are became.

  1. The error lies in part 2 of the statement because of the wrong use of "Subject-verb agreement".
  2. We need to replace "Are" with "Has" for making the statement grammatically correct.

Grammatical concept:- 

  • The subject of the given statement is "demolition" which is singular hence, we need to use a singular verb.
  • The statement should be written in the perfect tense as it seems to be completed.
  • Now "Has + past particle" will be the correct here.
  • Hence, the chosen option is correct.

Correct Sentence:-

According to environment activitists, demolition of unauthorised apartment complexes has become a lesson for land encroachers.