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Direction: Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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SSC CGL 2023 (Tier-II) Paper 1 Previous Year Paper (26-Oct-2023) (Shift-1)
The correct answer is

Charishma

Identifying the Incorrectly Spelt Word

The question asks us to find the word that is spelt incorrectly among the given options. Let's examine each word carefully to determine its correct spelling.

Analyzing Each Word's Spelling

We will go through each option one by one and check if its spelling is standard English.

  • Option 1: Dominate
  • Spelling Check: The word 'Dominate' means to have power and influence over. This spelling is correct.
  • Option 2: Charishma
  • Spelling Check: The word 'Charishma' is intended to mean an attractive quality that makes people like someone. The standard and correct spelling for this word is 'Charisma'. Therefore, 'Charishma' is spelt incorrectly.
  • Option 3: Elegant
  • Spelling Check: The word 'Elegant' means stylish and graceful in appearance or manner. This spelling is correct.
  • Option 4: Cavalier
  • Spelling Check: The word 'Cavalier' means showing a lack of proper concern; offhand. This spelling is correct.

Identifying the Incorrect Spelling

Based on our analysis, three words are spelt correctly ('Dominate', 'Elegant', 'Cavalier'), and one word is spelt incorrectly ('Charishma'). The incorrect spelling is 'Charishma', and its correct form is 'Charisma'.

Correct Answer

The incorrectly spelt word is 'Charishma'.

Word Spelling Status
Dominate Dominate Correctly Spelt
Charishma Charishma Incorrectly Spelt
Elegant Elegant Correctly Spelt
Cavalier Cavalier Correctly Spelt

Revision Table: Common Spelling Errors

It's important to practice common words to improve spelling accuracy. Here are a few words that are often misspelled:

Common Misspelling Correct Spelling
Acheive Achieve
recieve receive
beleive believe
Seperate Separate
Definately Definitely

Additional Information: Improving Spelling Skills

Improving your spelling takes practice. Here are some tips:

  • Read regularly: Exposure to correctly spelt words helps you remember them.
  • Use a dictionary: Whenever you are unsure about a spelling, look it up.
  • Learn common spelling rules: Rules for adding suffixes or prefixes can be helpful.
  • Practice writing: The more you write, the more familiar you become with word spellings.
  • Use spell check tools: While not perfect, they can catch many errors.
  • Create a list of words you commonly misspell and review it often.

Understanding vocabulary and word origins can also sometimes help with spelling.

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