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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 20

SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q20

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

The plants readily respond to these stimulus.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. readily respond to these stimuli.

  • The underlined part of the sentence is "these stimulus."
  • The correct form of the word "stimulus" depends on whether it is singular or plural. In this case, "stimulus" is plural, and the correct form is "stimuli."
  • Therefore, the correct improved sentence is "The plants readily respond to these stimuli."