SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q25

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'.

My shoes were worn out so I had to buy a new one.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. new ones.

  • As "shoes" is used in the plural form we need to use a pronoun for it in plural form as well.
  • Hence we need to use "ones" at the place of "one".
  • Article A or AN is not used before a plural noun.
  • The chosen option follows these rules correctly hence, it will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

My shoes were worn out so I had to buy new ones.