SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 12

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 Feb 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q12

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence to make it a meaningful sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.

One must not only have the ability to read voraciously but have the necessary training in comprehending and remembering all the relevant details.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. not only have the ability to read voraciously but also have

  • The original sentence has an incomplete correlative conjunction structure.
  • It begins with "not only" but lacks the corresponding "but also" later in the sentence.
  • To make the sentence grammatically correct, it should follow the structure of "not only... but also."