SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 22

SSC CGL - 3rd March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q22

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

There is a great degrade in values in modern age.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. degradation of values.

  • We need a noun after an adjective hence we need to use "noun" form of "degrade".
  • Fro showing relation we use "of" hence we need to use Preposition "of" here.
  • Both the rules are followed by the chosen option hence it will be correct.

The correct sentence will be-

There is a great degradation of values in modern age.