वह विकल्प चुनें जो वाक्य के रेखांकित भाग को बेहतर बनाएगा। यदि कोई सुधार आवश्यक न हो, तो 'No Improvement' चुनें।
The scientists are busy to explore new ideas.

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

SSC CGL Tier 2 English Previous Paper 1 (Held on: 8 Aug 2022)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'exploring'.

Key Points

The error lies incorrect usage of infinitive after the adjective 'busy'.
The word 'busy' is an adjective that means occupied with or concentrating on a particular activity or object of attention. In other words, it is describing the noun 'scientist', therefore, using infinitives with adjectives is incorrect.
To describe the adjective we need an adjective complement. Adjective complement is a phrase that is used to describe the adjective or adds meaning to it.
- Example:
  - I considered leaving the Army.
  - He was busy doing his work.
Thus, 'exploring' will be used in place of 'to explore'.

Correct sentence: The scientists are busy exploring new ideas.

Additional Information

Adjective: a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.