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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL - 7th March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q4

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

As a little child she was afraid from darkness.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. from darkness.

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

Grammatical Concept:- 

  • "Afraid" is followed by the preposition 'OF".
  • Afraid of- having or showing fear; frightened.
  • The chosen option contains the ERROR hence, it will be the correct answer.

The correct sentence will be- 

As a little child she was afraid of darkness.