SSC CGL 2026 PYQ — Question 81

SSC CGL Tier II - 19 Jan 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q81

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the highlighted segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select "No Improvement'.

Come quickly if you will catch the train.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. If you want to.

 

Error is related to / concept: Incorrect use of “if + will” in conditional sentences.

What is wrong: “If you will catch the train” is grammatically incorrect because “will” should not be used in the if-clause.

Grammatical concept:
In conditional sentences, the structure is: If + present tense → future tense (main clause)

Incorrectness of the concept in context: “Will” in the if-clause makes the sentence incorrect.

How to correct: Replace it with a proper present form or intention-based phrase.

Correct phrase/ correction: If you want to

Final sentence: Come quickly if you want to catch the train.