SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 20

SSC GD Constable (English) - 24th November 2021 Shift 1 • English • Q20

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

It never dawned to him if he could be in danger.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. dawned on him that.

  • The underlined part of the sentence is erroneous in nature.
  • The use of the preposition 'to' is erroneous, since it is used to indicate a destination or direction.
  • The preposition 'on' is used to refer to a position on a surface.

 The correct sentence is:

It never dawned on him if he could be in danger.