SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 6

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25th November 2021 Shift 3 • English • Q6

Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'.

The joint family system have undergone drastic changes.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. has undergone.

  • If a collective noun refers toa single subject then singular helping verb is used.
  • Hence, have undergone is incorrect and has undergone should be used instead.
  • The joint family refers to a collective noun hence, has should be used.

Hence, the correct sentence is-

The joint family system has undergone drastic changes.