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SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 64

SSC CPO Tier II - 2 May 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q64

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Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.

Kumar could not finish the exam on time because he started lately.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. he started lately.

  • The part is grammatically incorrect as the incorrect adverb has been used.
  • "Lately" is the incorrect adverb to use here.
  • It means recently; not long ago which is incorrect to the context of the sentence.
  • The correct adverb is "Late" which means after the expected, proper, or usual time.
  • The correct sentence will be: Kumar could not finish the exam on time because he started late.