SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CGL - 21 April 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q13

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select
the part that contains the error from the given options.

He conceded / a very crucial / point at / his opponent.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. point at.

  • The third part of the given sentence is erroneous in nature.
  • The preposition 'at' is used erroneously used.
  • The preposition 'at' can be used in multiple contexts, such as telling time or location.
  • The preposition 'to' is used to indicate a destination or direction.
  • Thus, the preposition 'to' will be the most appropriate.

The correct sentence is:

He conceded a very crucial point to his opponent.