Select the grammatically correct sentence. 

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 19 Jul 2023 Shift 1)
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  1. The rider who met with a accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.  
  2. The rider who met with an accident was not wearing an helmet, the police said. 
  3. A rider who met with the accident was not wearing the helmet, an police said. 
  4. The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.  

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Option 4 : The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.  
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The correct answer is 'The rider who met with the accident was not wearing a helmet, the police said.'

Key Points

  • The sentence uses proper grammar and structure.
  • It correctly includes the definite article "the" before both "accident" and "police."
  • This usage indicates specificity, referring to a particular accident and a particular group of police officers.
  • The sentence is clear and precise in conveying the information about the rider, the accident, and the absence of a helmet.
  • The overall structure of the sentence ensures grammatical correctness and effective communication.
  • Proper usage of articles is crucial for grammatical accuracy and clarity in conveying specific information.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4.'

Additional Information

  • Option 1: Incorrect due to missing articles before "accident" and "police," affecting the specificity of the statement.
  • Option 2: Incorrect due to the incorrect article "an" before "helmet"; it should be "a" helmet.
  • Option 3: Incorrect due to the incorrect use of "an" before "police"; it should be "the" police.
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