SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 51

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 18th Nov 2020 • English • Q51

Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’.

His conduct does not accord for his noble profession.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. accord with.

Statement: His conduct does not accord for his noble profession.

Some verbs/nouns/adjectives are followed by fixed prepositions.

Ex: accord with, refrain from, interested in, etc.

So, 'accord for' should be replaced by 'accord with.'

Correct statement: His conduct does not accord with his noble profession.