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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 1 • English • Q21

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

Modern man is completely engross in the mad pursuit of material pleasures and luxuries.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. completely engross.

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

Grammatical Concept:- 

  • An adverb is followed by the adjective "adverb + adjective".
  • In the given statement "completely" is an adverb hence, we need to write "Engross" in adjective form.
  • As the past particle form of a verb work as an adjective, it will be correct here.
  • "Engross" will be replaced with "Engrossed"
  • The chosen option contains the ERROR hence, it will be the correct answer.

The correct sentence will be- 

Modern man is completely engrossed in the mad pursuit of material pleasures and luxuries.