Question

English

Choose the right collocation: The report delivers a _____ evaluation of the new policy framework. (SSC CGL 15 Sept, 2025 S2)

threw going

thorough-going

comprehensive-go

going-thorough

View Answer & Solution

Correct Answer: B (thorough-going ) B

Detailed Solution:

The phrase "a _____ evaluation" requires an adjective that naturally collocates with "evaluation."
"Thorough-going" is a standard adjective meaning complete, detailed, and exhaustive.
Therefore, "thorough-going evaluation" is the correct collocation.
Hence, Option (b) "thorough-going" is the correct answer.

Additional Information

Option (a) "threw going" — Incorrect. This is not a valid English expression.
Option (b) "thorough-going" — Correct. It means comprehensive, detailed, and complete in every aspect.
Option (c) "comprehensive-go" — Incorrect. This is not a standard collocation or compound adjective.
Option (d) "going-thorough" — Incorrect. The word order is incorrect and does not form a meaningful adjective.