English Language

Spellings

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Spellings Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

Winning the tournament (1) in the forthcoming (2) year was a big challenge (3) for all of us including the administrater. (4) All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'administrator' has been misspelt as 'administrater'.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The document is required (1) on the official letterhead (2) with company’s seal (3) to prove its authority. (4) All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct word should be 'authenticity' instead of 'authority'. A person has authority and document has to be on letterhead to prove its authenticity.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The 5 litre (1) cane (2) was not enough (3) to meet his requirement (4) for the day. All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

can

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The owner of the restaurant (1) asked the bartender (2) to switch on the new chandelier (3) that would eluminate (4) the foyer. All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Eluminate is not a correct word. Correct word is 'illuminate'. .. meaning to light up. Switching on the chandelier will spread light. So, illuminate is the right word.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The teacher adviced (1) the students to be laborious (2) and studious (3) so as to do well in their examinations. (4) All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

advised

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

Oppurtunity (1) does not stay lifelong (2) at your door; so grab (3) your chance the moment (4) you get one. All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

opportunity

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

This is well defined (1) in the eightth (2) schedule (3) of the constitution. (4) All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

eighth

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

Be envious (1) if you might, (2) but don't be zealous (3) of the progress of your colleagues. (4) All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

jealous

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The managment (1) decided to put down the flash (2) strike with all the might (3) that it had at its disposal. (4) All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

management

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The contractor asked the carpainter (1) to make a large dining (2) table with eight cushioned (3) and padded but straight-back (4) chairs. All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

carpenter

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

A test in creative (1) writing is as much about grammer (2) as it is about ability (3) to reason out and express oneself. (4) All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

grammar

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The wrestling (1) event is open to participation (2) only by amature (3) local lads. (4) All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'amature' in position (3) is misspelled. The correct spelling is 'amateur' meaning a non-professional participant in sports or other activities. 'Wrestling', 'participation', and 'lads' are all correctly spelled and used appropriately in context.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The poor elephant got electroquted (1) by the naked wires sprawled (2) across the barbed (3) fencing. (4)All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

 Correct spelling of 'electroquted' is 'electrocuted'.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The warring (1) parties arrived at an amiable (2) settlement on the long standing (3) issue of proprietorship. (4) All correct (5)

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Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Amiable means good-natured, which is out of context here. The correct word would be 'amicable', meaning friendly or pleasant relationship between people. You can come to an amicable agreement because the people were amiable.

Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence with four words printed in bold is given. These are numbered as 1, 2, 3, and 4. One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in context of the sentence. Find out the one wrongly spelt or with inappropriate usage. If all the words are correctly spelt and also appropriate in context of the sentence, mark 5, i.e. “All Correct” as the answer.

The government (1) has lately (2) allowed duel (3) citizenship (4) to persons of Indian origin. All correct (5)

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  2. (2)

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  4. (4)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'duel' in position (3) is incorrect in this context. The passage refers to 'dual citizenship' - citizenship of two countries simultaneously. 'Duel' means a formal fight or combat between two people. 'Government', 'lately', and 'citizenship' are correctly used.