Which of the following sentences contains an error in the use of adjectives that subtly alters the intended meaning within a professional context?
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (A) The recent published annual report drew mixed reactions from stakeholders.
Concept (Adverb Modifying Participle): Noun से पहले 'published' जैसे Participle Adjective (कृदंत विशेषण) को modify करने के लिए Adverb चाहिए, Adjective नहीं। 'recent' एक Adjective है, जबकि 'recently' Adverb है। इसलिए 'The recent published annual report' गलत है और सही रूप 'The recently published annual report' होगा। 'recent published' लिखने से अर्थ भी अस्पष्ट हो जाता है, क्योंकि 'recent' रिपोर्ट को modify करता दिखता है, जबकि भाव 'हाल ही में प्रकाशित' का है। बाकी तीनों वाक्यों में Adjectives (thorough, actionable, consistent, quarterly, ambitious, strategic) सही क्रम और अर्थ में प्रयुक्त हैं।
Exam trap: 'recent published' लिखना ही वह जाल है; यहाँ Adverb 'recently' आना चाहिए।
Concept (Adverb Modifying Participle): before a noun, a participle adjective such as 'published' is modified by an adverb, not an adjective. 'recent' is an adjective, whereas 'recently' is the adverb. So 'The recent published annual report' is wrong and 'The recently published annual report' is correct. 'recent published' also blurs the meaning, since 'recent' seems to modify the report, while the sense is 'published recently'. The other three sentences use adjectives (thorough, actionable, consistent, quarterly, ambitious, strategic) in correct order and sense.
Exam trap: writing 'recent published' is the trap; 'recently' must be the adverb.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 6 Oct 2026 · Shift II। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 6 Oct 2026 · Shift II. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.