This page covers SBI Clerk Sentence Improvement with complete concept notes, 12 graded practice MCQs, key points and exam-specific tips. Free to study.
Core ConceptRead this first — the foundation of the topic
Core Concept
You are given a sentence where one part is highlighted or underlined. Your job is to find the grammatically correct and meaningful replacement for that part. If the sentence is already correct, you select 'No improvement required'
Subject-Verb Agreement
Singular subjects take singular verbs, plural subjects take plural verbs
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Tense Consistency
All verbs in a sentence should follow logical time sequence
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Preposition Usage
Each verb and adjective has specific prepositions
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Article Usage
A/An for singular countable nouns, The for specific nouns
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Pronoun Agreement
Pronouns must match their antecedents in number and gender
SUPER SHORTCUT FORMULA:
GSPT Method - Grammar + Sense + Precision + Tone
- Grammar: Is it grammatically correct?
- Sense: Does it make logical sense?
- Precision: Is it precise and clear?
- Tone: Does it fit the sentence tone?
Exam PatternsWhat examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs
SSC CGL typically tests these areas:
- Subject-Verb disagreement (40% questions)
- Wrong prepositions (25% questions)
- Tense errors (20% questions)
- Article mistakes (15% questions)
POWER TRICK - The 'NO CHANGE' Rule:
If you cannot find a clear grammatical error, the answer is often 'No improvement required'. SSC includes 30% questions where original sentence is correct.
Worked ExampleSolve this step-by-step before moving on
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Step 1
Identify subject - 'The number' (singular)
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Step 2
Identify verb - 'are' (plural)
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Step 3
Apply rule - Singular subject needs singular verb
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Step 4
Correction - 'The number of students is increasing every year.'
Answer: Replace 'are' with 'is'
Worked Example 2:
Question: 'She is superior than her sister in studies.'
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Step 1
Identify comparison word - 'superior'
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Step 2
Check preposition - 'than' is wrong
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Step 3
Apply rule - Superior takes 'to', not 'than'
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Step 4
Correction - 'She is superior to her sister in studies.'
Answer: Replace 'than' with 'to'
ShortcutsUse these to save 30–60 seconds per question
Remember
30% of SSC sentence improvement questions have 'No improvement required' as the correct answer. Don't change what's already correct just because other options exist
Time Management Trick
Spend maximum 45 seconds per question. If you can't spot an obvious error in 30 seconds, mark 'No improvement required' and move on. This saves time and has 30% success probability
Advanced Pattern Recognition
SSC often tests the same error types repeatedly
Master these high-frequency error patterns
subject-verb disagreement with collective nouns, wrong prepositions with comparative adjectives, and tense inconsistency in complex sentences.
Key Points to Remember
Use GSPT Method: Grammar + Sense + Precision + Tone to evaluate options quickly
30% of SSC sentence improvement questions have 'No improvement required' as correct answer
Collective nouns (team, family, group) take singular verbs in most cases
Formula: 'One of the + plural noun' ALWAYS takes singular verb
Shortcut: Different FROM, Superior TO, Good AT, Afraid OF - memorize these preposition pairs
Subject-verb disagreement appears in 40% of sentence improvement questions
Each, Every, Either, Neither are always followed by singular verbs
Formula: If no clear grammatical error visible in 30 seconds, choose 'No improvement required'
Tense consistency rule: All verbs in sentence must follow logical time sequence
Time limit trick: Maximum 45 seconds per sentence improvement question
Exam-Specific Tips
SSC CGL typically includes 2-3 sentence improvement questions per paper
Subject-verb disagreement constitutes 40% of sentence improvement questions in SSC
Wrong preposition usage appears in 25% of SSC sentence improvement questions
30% of sentence improvement questions have 'No improvement required' as the correct option
Collective nouns like 'team', 'family', 'group' take singular verbs in standard usage
'One of the students' type constructions always require singular verb form
Tense errors account for 20% of sentence improvement questions in SSC exams
Article mistakes represent 15% of sentence improvement questions in competitive exams
Practice MCQs
Sentence Improvement — Practice Questions
12graded MCQs · easy to hard · full solution & trap analysis
The committee have decided to postpone the meeting till next month. Which of the following is the best improvement?
Practice 2easy
The newly appointed director are responsible for implementing the new policies across all departments. Which of the following is the best improvement?
Practice 3easy
She has been working in this bank since five years. Which of the following is the best improvement?
Practice 4easy
The report states that the company's profit have increased by 15% this quarter. Which of the following is the best improvement?
Practice 5medium
The principal along with the teachers are planning to organise a cultural programme for the students next month.
Practice 6medium
The committee have decided to postpone the meeting because of the unforeseen circumstances that has arisen.
Practice 7medium
The report which was submitted last week contains several recommendations that needs to be implemented immediately by the management.
Practice 8medium
Identify the sentence that is grammatically correct and most appropriate.
The committee has decided that the new policy will be implemented next month, and all employees must to comply with the regulations.
Practice 9hard
The principal requested that all staff members attend the mandatory training session, but many of them have ignored his request and did not show up.
Practice 10hard
The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, are committed to improving the company's productivity and ensuring that all employees receive fair compensation.
Practice 11hard
The committee have decided to postpone the meeting, and they is planning to reschedule it for next month.
Practice 12hard
Despite of his extensive experience in the field, he was unable to solve the complex problem that had been puzzling scientists for decades.
60-Second Revision — Sentence Improvement
Remember: 30% questions have 'No improvement required' - don't over-correct
Formula: Collective nouns = singular verbs (team is, family has)
Trap: Don't choose different-looking option just because it exists
Shortcut: GSPT method - Grammar, Sense, Precision, Tone check
Rule: 'One of the + plural noun' always takes singular verb
Time limit: Maximum 45 seconds per sentence improvement question
Pattern: Subject-verb disagreement is most common error type tested