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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CHSL 2023 - 03 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q7

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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the following sentence.

It is raining a lot in April and May, but the summer is very dry.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. rains a lot in.

  • The original sentence uses the phrase "is raining a lot in," which is grammatically incorrect.
  • The correction "rains a lot in" simplifies the structure while maintaining proper verb agreement.
  • "Rains" is in the present tense, which aligns with the ongoing or habitual nature of rainfall in April and May.
  • The phrase "rains a lot in" is concise and clear, effectively conveying the idea that there is a significant amount of rainfall during April and May.
  • The corrected sentence would be: It rains a lot in April and May, but the summer is very dry.