SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 70

SSC MTS - 16/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q70

Select the option that rectifies the error in the usage of the future tense in the given sentence.

Shivani go to school tomorrow for prize distribution.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Shivani will go to school tomorrow for prize distribution.

Error concept
The error is in the use of the future tense.

What is wrong
The sentence “Shivani go to school tomorrow” uses the base form “go” without the auxiliary will, which is required for future tense.

Grammatical concept
For simple future tense, the structure is: subject + will + base verb

Incorrectness of the concept in context
Without will, the sentence is grammatically incorrect when talking about a future event.

How to correct
Add will before the main verb go.

Correct phrase/ correction
“Shivani will go to school tomorrow for prize distribution.”

Final sentence
Shivani will go to school tomorrow for prize distribution.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.