SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CGL - 17 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q24

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

The teacher asked the students for fill the form before entering the classroom.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

   The correct answer is Option 1 i.e​​​​ the students to fill the form.

  • The use of preposition 'for' before the verb 'fill' is incorrect.
  • 'To'(basic form of verb) should be placed in place of preposition 'for'.
  • 'To' (basic form of verb) is used in many sentence construction expressing the purpose of someone opinion about something.
  • 'To' (basic form of verb) expresse the idea of an action or the result of an action.
  • Hence, 'To' will be used with the basic form of verb i.e. (to fill).

 

  • The Correct sentence is-

            The teacher asked the students to fill the form before entering the classroom.