Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error.
The participants appeared increasingly reluctance to disclose information concerning their personal experiences during the second phase of the qualitative interview process.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (D) The participants appeared increasingly reluctance
Concept (Linking Verb 'Appeared' के साथ Adjective): 'appeared' एक Linking Verb है, जिसके बाद Subject की स्थिति बताने वाला Adjective आता है। 'reluctance' एक Noun (संज्ञा) है, जबकि यहाँ Adjective 'reluctant' चाहिए; Adverb (क्रियाविशेषण) 'increasingly' उसी Adjective को modify कर रहा है।
✓ शुद्ध वाक्य: The participants appeared increasingly reluctant to disclose information concerning their personal experiences during the second phase of the qualitative interview process.
Examiner का trap Adjective के स्थान पर Noun 'reluctance' लिखना और Adverb 'increasingly' को सही मानना है।
Concept (Linking Verb 'Appeared' with Adjective): 'appeared' is a linking verb, and it is followed by an adjective that describes the state of the subject. 'Reluctance' is a noun, but the adjective 'reluctant' is required here; the adverb 'increasingly' modifies that adjective.
✓ Correct sentence: The participants appeared increasingly reluctant to disclose information concerning their personal experiences during the second phase of the qualitative interview process.
Exam trap: using the noun 'reluctance' in place of the adjective, and treating the adverb 'increasingly' as correct.
Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 15 Oct 2026 · Shift I। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: DSSSB ASO 2026 · 15 Oct 2026 · Shift I. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.