SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 3rd Feb 2022 • English • Q25

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 required’.

He spent money on his holiday as if he were a millionaire.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. No improvement is required

  • As if and as though is used to talk about the imaginary situation or that is untrue but likely or possible.
  • In an imaginary comparison were is used instead of was.

The correct sentence is-

He spent money on his holiday as if he were a millionaire.