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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q25

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

The invited guests preferred orange juice than hot coffee or chilled grapes.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. than hot coffee.

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

Grammatical Concept:- 

  • When used to state a preference for one thing over another, the verb prefer is usually followed by the preposition to , prefer one to the other.

  • The chosen option contains the ERROR hence, it will be the correct answer.

The correct sentence will be- 

The invited guests preferred orange juice to hot coffee or chilled grapes.