SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 6

SSC MTS - 15 July 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q6

Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them 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.

I have watched a lot of students excel in online courses, taking fully advantage of the convenience.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e., excel in online courses, taking fully.

  • The erroneous part of the sentence is "taking full advantage of the convenience."
  • "Taking full advantage of convenience" is not grammatically incorrect, but it might sound awkward or wordy to some speakers.
  • A clearer and more concise alternative would be "maximizing convenience."

The correct sentence is:

I have watched a lot of students excel in online courses, taking full advantage of the convenience.