SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CHSL - 08 Aug 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q9

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The most important fruit in Kinnaur is apricot. It is possible to get it at everyplace in huge amount.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. found everywhere in a huge amount.

"Get" implies an active action of obtaining something, but the sentence is describing the availability of apricots in Kinnaur. The passive verb "found" is more appropriate to indicate availability.

"Everyplace" is an informal and rarely used term. The correct word is "everywhere." "Everywhere" is more natural and widely used in English.

"Huge amount" is singular, but "amount" needs an article ("a" or "the") when referring to an unspecified large quantity.

The correct phrase is "in a huge amount".

Corrected sentence: The most important fruit in Kinnaur is apricot. It is found everywhere in a huge amount.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.