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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 76

SSC MTS - 30/09/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q76

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The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a phrasal verb error.

Mrs. Premlatha asked / Malini to hand down / all the / payment slips.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Malini to hand down.

Error Concept: Incorrect use of the phrasal verb “hand down.”

What is wrong:

  • The phrasal verb “hand down” means to pass on something of value, especially from an older generation to a younger one.

  • It is not used when referring to giving or submitting documents like payment slips.

Correct phrasal verb:  “Hand over” means to give or pass something to someone, especially documents or responsibility.
Example: She handed over the documents to the manager.

Corrected sentence: Mrs. Premlatha asked Malini to hand  over all the payment slips.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.