SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CHSL - 1st July 2019 - Shift 3 • English • Q25

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

Tilak rowed through the river and tied his boat on the other side.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1, i.e. through the river.

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

The error is in the segment ‘through the river’.

 

The preposition ‘across’ meaning ‘from one side to the other of (a place, area, etc.)’ must be used instead of ‘through’.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.