SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 141

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 18th Nov 2020 • English • Q141

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’.

He is bent to harm my reputation by false accusations.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. bent on harming.

Statement: He is bent to harm my reputation by false accusations.

The phrase 'bent to harm' should be replaced by 'bent on harmin' which means very determined to achieve something.

Correct statement: He is bent on harming my reputation by false accusations.