SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 11

SSC GD Constable (English) - 14 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q11

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’.

The mobile companies changed their handsets last year, and by doing so they have managed to improve their sale.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. improve their sales.

  • "To + v1" is the correct infinitive form of the verb.
  • The subject of the given statement is plural hence, we need to use a plural determiner for this.
  • "Plural determiner + plural noun" is the correct noun phrase.
  • The chosen option follows the given rules hence, it will IMPROVE the statement correctly.

Correct Sentence:-

The mobile company changed their handsets last year, and by doing so they have managed to improve their sales.