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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CHSL - 19th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q16

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

Cats cannot be blamed for its behaviour to their masters as they are tamed so.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. for its behaviour.

  1. The error lies in part 1 of the statement because of the wrong use of "Pronoun".
  2. We need to replace "Its" with "Their" for making the statement grammatically correct.

Grammatical Concept:- 

  • A pronoun is always used according to the noun.

  • In the given statement, the noun is "Cats" which is plural hence, the correct pronoun for it will be "Their".

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

The correct sentence will be- 

Cats cannot be blamed for their behaviour to their masters as they are tamed so.