WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the most appropriate option that can underline segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement required’. My mother’s sister work since eight hours every weekday.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. working of eight
  2. works for eight
  3. work for eight
  4. No improvement required

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: works for eight

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Option Analysis: ❌working of eight : Grammatically incorrect and awkward phrasing. ✅works for eight : Correct subject-verb agreement ("works") Proper use of "for eight" (refers to duration) ❌ work for eight : "work" doesn't agree with the singular subject ("sister"). ❌ No improvement required : The original contains multiple grammar issues. Correct Sentence: "My mother’s sister works for eight hours every weekday."