SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 22nd November 2021 Shift 1 • English • Q23

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

Indirect questions will be used while seeking information about an embarrassing subject.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. are used while seeking information

  • The underlined part of the given sentence is erroneous in nature.
  • The given sentence is in the simple present tense, so "will be" should be replaced with "are".

The correct sentence is:

Indirect questions are used while seeking information about an embarrassing subject.