SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CGL - 20 April 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q9

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

Often it makes one wonder at the sights you see.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. one sees.

  • The underlined part of the sentence is erroneous.
  • Instead of 'you see', one sees should be used.
  • One means any person but not a particular person.
  • Whenever we use one in a sentence, we mostly use it as pronouns.
  • Moreover, one is a singular subject, thus, a singular verb should be used.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

Often it makes one wonder at the sights one sees.