Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

There are some bacteria that are survive inside nuclear power stations.

(1) have

(2) were

(3) can

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: (3)


Solution : The correct choice is the third option because are should be replaced with can to convey the intended meaning that certain bacteria have the ability to survive within nuclear power stations. Can is used to express the ability.

Are survive in the original sentence is grammatically wrong, and hence, incorrect. The other auxiliary verbs have and were do not fit in grammatically with the sentence.

Therefore, the correct sentence is, "There are some bacteria that can survive inside nuclear power stations".

SSC CGL Complete Guide

Candidates can download this ebook to know all about SSC CGL.

Download EBook

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2024
Apply
Accepted by more than 11,000 universities in over 150 countries worldwide
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books