SSC CHSL 2024 · PYQ · Sentence Improvement · medium
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
It is a general belief that the female ostrich guard the nest at night.
Answer
The correct answer is C: guards the nest at night. The subject 'the female ostrich' is singular, so the verb must be 'guards' (third person singular simple present). 'Guard' without the 's' is incorrect for a singular subject in present tense.
A.does guard the nest in night
B.guarded the nest at night
C.guards the nest at night✓ Correct
D.is guarding the nest at night
Explanation
The subject 'the female ostrich' is singular, so the verb must be 'guards' (third person singular simple present). 'Guard' without the 's' is incorrect for a singular subject in present tense.
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