SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 79

SSC MTS - 21/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q79

Select the grammatically correct sentence.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Our Principal is a great teacher and an administrator

Error concept: Missing article before nouns

What is wrong: In sentences with two singular countable nouns joined by and, each noun generally requires its own article.

Grammatical concept: When referring to two different roles or positions, use a/an before each singular noun.

Incorrectness of the concept in context: “a great teacher and administrator” can be acceptable informally, but formally, an should precede administrator to maintain parallel structure and clarity.

How to correct: Add an before administrator.

Correct phrase/ correction: a great teacher and an administrator

Final sentence: Our Principal is a great teacher and an administrator.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.