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Question

Direction: Select the wrongly spelt word.

The correct answer is

expereince

Identifying the Wrongly Spelt Word

The question asks us to select the word that is spelt incorrectly from the given options.

Analyzing the Given Options

Let's look at the four words provided in the options:

  • Option 1: enigma
  • Option 2: expereince
  • Option 3: equivocate
  • Option 4: effigy

Checking the Spelling of Each Word

We need to carefully check the spelling of each word against the correct English spelling.

  • enigma: The word "enigma" is spelt correctly. It refers to a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
  • expereince: The word "expereince" is spelt incorrectly. The correct spelling of this word is "experience". Experience refers to practical contact with and observation of facts or events, or the knowledge or skill gained through such contact.
  • equivocate: The word "equivocate" is spelt correctly. To equivocate means to use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.
  • effigy: The word "effigy" is spelt correctly. An effigy is a sculpture or model of a person.

Identifying the Misspelt Word

Comparing the given spellings with the correct spellings, we can see that "expereince" is the only word that is misspelt. The common error occurs in transposing the 'i' and 'e' in the third syllable.

The correct spelling is experience.

Incorrect Spelling Correct Spelling Part of Speech Meaning
expereince experience Noun/Verb Knowledge or skill gained from practice.

Revision Table: Common Spelling Errors

Here are some other words that are frequently misspelt, which is important for improving spelling skills:

Common Misspelling Correct Spelling
recieve receive
believeable believable
seperate separate
definately definitely

Additional Information: Mastering English Spelling

Good spelling is crucial for clear communication. Here are some tips to help you improve your English spelling:

  • Read Widely: Pay attention to how words are spelt when you read books, articles, and other texts.
  • Practice Writing: Regularly writing by hand can help reinforce the visual memory of spellings.
  • Use Mnemonics: Create memory aids or rhymes for tricky words (e.g., "There is a lie in believe").
  • Learn Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes: Understanding word origins can help you spell related words.
  • Proofread Carefully: Always double-check your writing for spelling errors before finishing.
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Important Questions from Error Spotting

  1. The following question has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

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  2. The following question has a sentence with four parts labelled (a), (b), (c), and (d). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any part and indicate your response against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

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  3. The following question has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

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  4. The following question has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).

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