Question

    In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases 1), 2) and 3). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘ No correction is required’ , mark 4) as the answer.

    It is disquieting is that the appointment process has become a “spoils system” based on political patronage.

    A It is disquieting that the Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It is what is disquieting is that the Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It is that disquieting the Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Usage of is both before and after disquieting is incorrect. “It is disquieting that the” is the correct usage

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