SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 63

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 29th Jan 2022 • English • Q63

Select the segment in which a word has been INCORRECTLY used.

The children were so exhausted that they sank warily into bed.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. warily into bed.

  • The error lies in the option 2 due to the wrong usage of the word.
  • There is no such word 'warily'. The correct word is 'wearily'.

  • The word 'wearily' means 'in a way that shows that you are very tired'.

The correct sentence will be:-

The children were so exhausted that they sank wearily into bed.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2 i.e. warily into bed.