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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 1 • English • Q9

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

If a few drops of lemon are put in the milk, it has turned sour.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. it has turned sour.

  1. The error lies in option 4 because of the wrong use of "Tense".
  2. We need to replace "Turned" with "Turns" for making the statement grammatically correct.

Grammatical concept:- 

  • This given sentence is a zero conditional sentence. It is used when the result will always happen. Its structure is If + Simple Present/Simple Present. Thus the phrase must be replaced with 'it turns sour'.

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

Correct Sentence:-

If a few drops of lemon are put in the milk, it turns sour.