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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

Acceptible

Identifying Incorrect Spelling in English Words

The question asks us to find the word among the given options that is spelt incorrectly. To do this, we need to examine each word and check its standard English spelling.

Let's look at each option:

  • Dearth: This word is a noun meaning a scarcity or lack of something. Its spelling is standard and correct.
  • Acceptible: This word is likely intended to be an adjective related to 'accept'. However, the spelling 'acceptible' is not standard. The correct spelling for the adjective meaning capable or worthy of being accepted is 'Acceptable'.
  • Corrupt: This word can be an adjective or a verb, relating to dishonesty or decay. Its spelling is standard and correct.
  • Barely: This word is an adverb meaning scarcely or hardly. Its spelling is standard and correct.

Comparing the options to their correct spellings, we find that 'Acceptible' is spelt incorrectly. The correct spelling is 'Acceptable'.

Therefore, the INCORRECTLY spelt word is 'Acceptible'.

Revision Table: Correct vs. Incorrect Spellings

Word as Given Standard Spelling Status
Dearth Dearth Correct
Acceptible Acceptable Incorrect
Corrupt Corrupt Correct
Barely Barely Correct

Additional Information on Common Misspellings

Misspellings are frequent in English due to its complex rules and origins. Often, errors occur with common suffixes like -able, -ible, -ance, -ence, -ary, -ery. Pay close attention to these patterns.

For example, words ending in -able and -ible often follow certain rules, but there are many exceptions. Common words ending in -able include 'acceptable', 'believable', 'manageable'. Common words ending in -ible include 'responsible', 'possible', 'incredible'. There isn't a simple rule that covers all cases, so checking the spelling of unfamiliar words is always a good practice.

Regular practice and exposure to correct spellings through reading are effective ways to improve spelling accuracy.

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