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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to "No improvement".
The sales boy told the consumer not to touch the products on display.

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

customer

The most appropriate word to replace "consumer" in the given sentence is "customer". While "consumer" refers to someone who uses goods or services, "customer" specifically denotes someone who buys goods or services from a particular business. In the context of a sales boy in a shop, "customer" is the more precise and natural term. The other options, "buyer" and "shopper," are acceptable but lack the direct connection to the sales transaction implied by the scenario. "Buyer" implies a completed transaction, while "shopper" is a more general term encompassing browsing and purchasing activities.

Therefore, replacing "consumer" with "customer" makes the sentence more accurate and idiomatically correct. Using "customer" clarifies the relationship between the sales boy and the person being addressed, reinforcing the commercial setting. The sentence now reads smoothly and conveys the intended meaning with clarity and precision.

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