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Correct / Incorrect Sentences— Rules & Concept

Core ConceptRead this first — the foundation of the topic
Core Concept

You need to spot grammar errors in given sentences. The errors can be in subject-verb agreement, tense, prepositions, articles, or sentence structure. Your job is to identify the mistake or confirm the sentence is correct

Subject-Verb Agreement

Singular subjects take singular verbs, plural subjects take plural verbs 2

Tense Consistency

Don't mix tenses unnecessarily in one sentence 3

Article Usage

Use 'a/an' for countable singular nouns, 'the' for specific references 4

Preposition Rules

Each verb/noun has specific prepositions (interested 'in', not 'on') 5

Pronoun Agreement

Pronouns must match their antecedents in number and gender Formula for Quick Checking: S-V-A-T-P Method: S = Subject (check if singular/plural) V = Verb (check agreement with subject) A = Articles (check a/an/the usage) T = Tense (check consistency) P = Prepositions (check correct usage)

Exam PatternsWhat examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs

SSC gives you complete sentences. You mark 'Correct' if no error exists, or 'Incorrect' if there's a grammar mistake. Common error types are subject-verb disagreement (40%), wrong prepositions (25%), tense errors (20%), and article mistakes (15%).

ShortcutsUse these to save 30–60 seconds per question
Example

'One of the boys IS playing' (not 'are playing'). Shortcut Trick 2 - Either/Neither Rule: 'Either...or' and 'Neither...nor' take verbs according to the SECOND subject

Example

'Neither the teacher nor the students ARE present' (verb agrees with 'students').

Worked ExampleSolve this step-by-step before moving on
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Identify subject = 'Each' (singular)

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Check verb = 'have' (plural)

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Apply S-V rule = Singular subject needs singular verb

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Error found = 'have' should be 'has' Answer: Incorrect Worked Example 2: Sentence: 'The committee has decided to postpone the meeting.'

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Step 1

Identify subject = 'committee' (collective noun, treated as singular)

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Check verb = 'has' (singular)

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Check tense = Simple past perfect (consistent)

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Check prepositions = 'decided to' (correct) Answer: Correct Shortcut Trick 3 - Collective Noun Rule: Team, committee, family, group, etc. are usually singular in Indian English. Use singular verbs with them. #1 Most Common Trap: Students confuse collective nouns with plural nouns. 'The team ARE playing well' is wrong. Collective nouns like team, family, committee take SINGULAR verbs in SSC exams. Remember: 'The team IS playing well.' Another major trap is with 'one of the' constructions. Students think 'One of the girls are dancing' is correct because 'girls' is plural. But the subject is 'one', which is singular, so it should be 'One of the girls IS dancing.' Time-Saving Strategy: Read the sentence once completely, then apply the S-V-A-T-P method systematically. Don't rush to answer based on 'sound'. SSC tests formal grammar rules, not conversational English. If you can't spot an obvious error in 30 seconds, the sentence is likely correct.

Key Points to Remember

  • Use S-V-A-T-P method: Subject-Verb-Article-Tense-Preposition for systematic checking
  • Collective nouns (team, family, committee) always take singular verbs in SSC
  • One of the + plural noun always takes singular verb (One of the boys IS)
  • Either...or and Neither...nor verbs agree with the SECOND subject mentioned
  • Each, every, everyone, someone, anyone always take singular verbs
  • Check subject-verb agreement first as it covers 40% of all errors
  • Don't rely on 'sound' - SSC tests formal grammar rules only
  • Tense must be consistent throughout the sentence unless time reference changes
  • Articles: Use 'a/an' for first mention, 'the' for specific/second mention
  • If no obvious error found in 30 seconds, sentence is likely correct

Exam-Specific Tips

  • Subject-verb disagreement accounts for 40% of sentence errors in SSC CGL
  • Collective nouns take singular verbs in Indian English grammar rules
  • Either/neither constructions follow the proximity rule for verb agreement
  • Words like each, every, everyone, someone are always grammatically singular
  • Preposition errors account for 25% of incorrect sentences in SSC
  • Article errors represent 15% of grammar mistakes tested
  • Tense inconsistency forms 20% of sentence error patterns
  • One of the + plural noun construction always requires singular verb form
Practice MCQs

Correct / Incorrect Sentences — Practice Questions

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Practice 1easy

In the following sentence, four parts are underlined. Identify the part that contains an error. If there is no error, select 'No error'. The committee (A) have decided (B) to implement the new policy (C) across all departments next month. (D)

Practice 2medium

The report highlights the importance of (A) implementing new policies (B) and to strengthen (C) the regulatory framework (D). No error (E)

Practice 3medium

She is one of the few employees who (A) has completed (B) the advanced certification course and (C) is eligible for promotion (D). No error (E)

Practice 4medium

The data suggests that the majority of applicants (A) are qualified (B) for the position, but few of them (C) has the required experience (D). No error (E)

Practice 5hard

The committee, which comprise of senior officials from various departments, (A) / have decided that the new policy (B) / will be implemented in all branches (C) / by the end of this financial year. (D) / No error (E)

Practice 6hard

The CEO, who have extensive experience in the financial sector, (A) / believes that the company's strategy (B) / is not only innovative but also (C) / sustainable in the long term. (D) / No error (E)

Practice 7hard

The economist argued that if the government would have implemented (A) / the new fiscal policy earlier, (B) / the inflation rate would not have risen (C) / to such unprecedented levels. (D) / No error (E)

Practice 8hard

The research team, along with the consultant, (A) / have been working (B) / on the project since the last six months, (C) / and they have made significant progress. (D) / No error (E)

Practice 9hard

Having completed the audit report, (A) / the findings were presented (B) / to the board members who (C) / had requested for the same. (D) / No error (E)

60-Second Revision — Correct / Incorrect Sentences

  • Remember: Collective nouns are always singular (team IS, family HAS)
  • Formula: One of + plural = singular verb (One of the students IS)
  • Trap: Don't let plural words near singular subjects confuse verb choice
  • Quick check: Either/or verbs match the SECOND subject only
  • Rule: Each, every, everyone = always singular verbs
  • Strategy: Apply S-V-A-T-P method in 30 seconds maximum
  • Fact: If no clear error visible, sentence is probably correct
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