SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 1 • English • Q3

Select the most appropriate word to substitute the underlined word of the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No improvement’.

The diver dive in the pool from a great height.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. dived into the pool.

  • If something goes inside with a velocity then we use the preposition "Into" for that.
  • In the given statement a diver is going inside a pool with a velocity hence, "use" of "Into" will be correct here.
  • The chosen option follows the given hence, it will improve the statement correctly.

The correct sentence will be- 

The diver dive into the pool from a great height.