SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 35

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q35

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

With food granaries overflowing, the Government is looking to liquidate his grain stock to prevent damage.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. To liquidate his grain stock.

Concept-

  • We need to write 'looking forward to liquidating' for making the statement grammatically correct.
  • 'Looking forward to' is a prepositional phrase.
  • A prepositional phrase takes V4 after it.

The correct sentence will be-

With food granaries overflowing, the Government is looking forward to liquidating his grain stock to prevent damage.