SSC CGL - 13th June 2019 - Shift 1

Tier 1 • 13 June 2019 • 100 questions

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Question 1 / 100

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No improvement'.

Applications are to be sent to the Principal before 30 May.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ‘No improvement’.

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

Here, the sentence indicates that it is a type of instruction or something that has to be done.

Ex. The books are to be bought for the study.

Hence, the given statement is in correct form and needs ‘No improvement’.

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