SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q11

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

Cyclone Idai is regarded as one of the worst tropical cyclone on record to affect Africa and the Southern Hemisphere as a whole. 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. the worst tropical cyclone.    

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

The quantifier ‘one of the’ should always be followed by a plural noun. 

Therefore, ‘cyclone’ must be replaced with ‘cyclones’ to resolve disagreement with the noun phrase.