Select the option (A/B/C) that best substitutes the underlined portion. Select D if the sentence is correct.
The researchers designed the clinical trial to slowly map the degradation of neural pathways over six months without altering the control group's environment.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (D) No improvement required
Concept (Split Infinitive – No Improvement) वाक्य पहले से सही है। Split infinitive 'to slowly map' अंग्रेज़ी में स्वीकार्य है, और 'over six months' की स्थिति भी स्पष्ट है। विकल्प A, B और C में modifier की स्थिति बिगड़ जाती है; विशेषकर B में 'the degradation slowly of neural pathways' अर्थ को तोड़ देता है। अतः कोई सुधार आवश्यक नहीं है।
✓ सही वाक्य: The researchers designed the clinical trial to slowly map the degradation of neural pathways over six months without altering the control group's environment. (कोई सुधार आवश्यक नहीं।)
Examiner का जाल यह है कि छात्र split infinitive को गलत मानकर ऐसे विकल्प चुनते हैं जो modifier को इधर-उधर करते हैं, जिससे वाक्य और बिगड़ जाता है।
Concept (Split Infinitive – No Improvement) The sentence is already correct. The split infinitive 'to slowly map' is acceptable in English, and the position of 'over six months' is clear. In A, B and C the placement of the modifier is spoiled; in particular, B's 'the degradation slowly of neural pathways' breaks the meaning.
✓ Correct sentence The researchers designed the clinical trial to slowly map the degradation of neural pathways over six months without altering the control group's environment.
Examiner's Trap Students regard the split infinitive as wrong and pick options that move the modifier around, which only damages the sentence.
Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 24 Oct 2026 · Shift III। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 24 Oct 2026 · Shift III. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.