SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 12

SSC GD Constable (English) - 5th March 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q12

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

Tissue is a group of cells that are similar to structure and are organised together.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. that are similar in.

  • Subjects and verbs must AGREE with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.
  • The subject of the given statement is "Cells" which is plural hence, we need to use a plural verb here.
  • "In" will be the correct use of the preposition here.
  • The chosen option follows the given rules hence, it will IMPROVE the statement correctly.

Correct Sentence:-

Tissue is a group of cells that are similar in structure and are organised together.