SSC Stenographer 2023 PYQ — Question 58

SSC Stenographer - 13 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q58

One of the following parts of the given sentence may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
Jaya takes classes for two months to pass the National Eligibility test.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Takes classes.

  • The part that contains an error is "takes classes for two months". The correct form should be "has been taking classes for two months" to properly indicate that the action started in the past and is continuing into the present.

  • So, the corrected sentence is: "Jaya has been taking classes for two months to pass the National Eligibility test."