The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an error.

They have decided / to wind out / their business / without delay.

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SSC CHSL Exam 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 02 Jul, 2024 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The segment that contains an error is ‘4’ i.e. to wind out.

Key Points

The phrase "to wind out" is incorrect.
The correct phrase should be "to wind up," which means to bring an activity or business to an end.
The corrected sentence should read “They have decided to wind up their business without delay.”

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Correct sentence: They have decided to wind up their business without delay.

Additional Information

Option 1, "They have decided," is grammatically correct.
Option 2, "their business," is grammatically correct and contextually appropriate.
Option 3, "without delay," is also correct.
Using the correct phrasal verbs ensures clarity and precision in communication.