Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following spellings is correct?

  1. lieutnant

  2. lieutenannt

  3. lieutenant

  4. leiutenant

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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Lieutenant' uses 'eu' after 'l' (from French 'lieu' meaning 'place') with single 'n' before 'ant'. Option A omits 'e', option B doubles 'n', and option C swaps 'e' and 'u' order.