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Question

Select the option that spots the error in the use of preposition in the given sentence.

Deepa and Seema are both good with running, but Deepa is also good at catching the ball and throwing it to the right corner in time.

This question was previously asked in
SSC CGL 2024 (Tier-I) Previous Year Paper (17-Sep-2024) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

good with running

The phrase "good with running" is incorrect in this context. The correct phrase should be "on time" or no preposition is needed at all.

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