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21SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Neither the students nor the teacher (1)/ were aware that the schedule (2)/ for the annual function (3)/ have been changed by the principal. (4)
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Correct option: D — (4)
(4) If the paired conjunctions ‘either…or’, ‘neither…nor’, ‘not only…but also’ are used, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Here, the nearest subject is “teacher”, which is singular. Hence, “has been changed” is the most appropriate answer.
22SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The new algorithm, designed to process vast amounts of data, (1)/ promises to revolutionise our approach to analytics, (2)/ but it also rises concerns (3)/ about data privacy and ethical implications. (4)
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Correct option: C — (3)
(3) - but it also rises concerns 'Rises' must be replaced with 'raises'. 'Rise' means to move upwards or get up, while 'raise' means to bring up a topic for debate or discussion. In this context, concerns are being brought up, so 'raises' is the correct verb. Hence, ‘but it also raises concerns’ is the most appropriate answer.
23SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The consensus was, not that the data itself was flawed, but that its interpretation by the junior analysts (1)/ were overly optimistic (2)/ given the volatile market conditions (3)/ and the inherent uncertainties. (4)
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Correct option: B — (2)
(2) - were overly optimistic The main subject of the verb in this part of the sentence is "its interpretation" (singular), not "analysts" (plural). Therefore, the verb should be singular 'was', not plural 'were'. The correct phrasing should be "was overly optimistic". Hence, ‘was overly optimistic’ is the most appropriate answer.
24SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The committee has postponed (1)/ the announcement until (2)/ further informations is received (3)/ from the regional offices. (4)
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Correct option: C — (3)
(3) Some Nouns like Cattle, work, Information, Scenery, Furniture, etc. are always written in the singular form so we can't make their plural form. Hence, “further information is” is the most appropriate answer.
25SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Neither the scientists nor the research team (1)/ were willing to compromise (2)/ on the accuracy of the findings (3)/ despite external pressure. (4)
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Correct option: B — (2)
(2) “Neither…nor” is a conjunction pair that is used only for two subjects, and the verb is supplied according to the subject closest to the verb. Here, the nearest subject is “the research team,” which is singular. Hence, “were willing to compromise” is the most appropriate answer.
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26SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The central bank's decision not only aimed to curve inflation (1)/ but also intended to stimulate economic growth, (2)/ a dual objective that proved challenging (3)/ to balance effectively. (4)
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Correct option: A — (1)
The central bank's decision not only aimed to curve inflation (1) The use of ‘curve’ is incorrect in this sentence. Rather, we need to use the word ‘curb’, which means to control inflation. Hence, “The central bank’s decision not only aimed to curb inflation” is the most appropriate answer.
27SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Hardly did the manager knew (1)/ that his decision would (2)/ trigger such a massive protest (3)/ among the employees. (4)/
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Correct option: A — (1)
(1) When the auxiliary verb do, does, or did is used, the main verb must be in its base form. Hence, “Hardly did the manager know” is the most appropriate answer.
28SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
What we need right now (1)/ are a strong leader (2)/ who can unite the team (3)/ and restore confidence. (4)
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Correct option: B — (2)
(2) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, the subject “What we need right now”, is singular, so the verb should also be singular. Hence, “is a strong leader” is the most appropriate answer.
29SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The new research facility (1)/ is equipped with advanced instruments (2)/ that allows scientists to conduct (3)/ complex molecular experiments. (4)
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Correct option: C — (3)
(3) According to the “Subject-Verb Agreement Rule”, a singular subject always takes a singular verb and a plural subject always takes a plural verb. In the given sentence, the subject “instruments” is plural, so the verb should also be plural. Hence, “that allow scientists to conduct” is the most appropriate answer.
30SSC2025English LanguageEnglish
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Not only did the committee reject the proposal (1)/ for its impracticality, but also criticized (2)/ the team for poor presentation. (3)/ No error (4)
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Correct option: B — (2)
2 According to the Rule of Parallelism, when two or more verbs are connected by conjunctions such as and, or, nor, not only... but also, they must be in the same grammatical form. Hence, “but also criticize” is the most appropriate answer.

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Neither the students nor the teacher (1)/ were aware that the schedule (2)/ for the annual function (3)/ have been changed by the principal. (4)

The new algorithm, designed to process vast amounts of data, (1)/ promises to revolutionise our approach to analytics, (2)/ but it also rises concerns (3)/ about data privacy and ethical implications. (4)

The consensus was, not that the data itself was flawed, but that its interpretation by the junior analysts (1)/ were overly optimistic (2)/ given the volatile market conditions (3)/ and the inherent uncertainties. (4)

The committee has postponed (1)/ the announcement until (2)/ further informations is received (3)/ from the regional offices. (4)

Neither the scientists nor the research team (1)/ were willing to compromise (2)/ on the accuracy of the findings (3)/ despite external pressure. (4)

The central bank's decision not only aimed to curve inflation (1)/ but also intended to stimulate economic growth, (2)/ a dual objective that proved challenging (3)/ to balance effectively. (4)

Hardly did the manager knew (1)/ that his decision would (2)/ trigger such a massive protest (3)/ among the employees. (4)/

What we need right now (1)/ are a strong leader (2)/ who can unite the team (3)/ and restore confidence. (4)

The new research facility (1)/ is equipped with advanced instruments (2)/ that allows scientists to conduct (3)/ complex molecular experiments. (4)

Not only did the committee reject the proposal (1)/ for its impracticality, but also criticized (2)/ the team for poor presentation. (3)/ No error (4)

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