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Directions: Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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SSC CGL 2020 Tier-II (English) Previous Year Paper (29-Jan-2022)
The correct answer is

Adviseable

Identifying the INCORRECTLY Spelt Word

The question asks us to find the word that is spelt incorrectly among the given options. Spelling correctly is important for clear communication.

Let's look at each word provided:

  • Adequate: This word is spelt correctly. It means enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose.
  • Adviseable: This word is spelt incorrectly. The correct spelling is 'advisable'. It means recommended or sensible. The rule here is that when adding the suffix '-able' to words ending in '-ise' or '-y', the final 'e' or 'y' is often dropped. For 'advise', the 'e' is dropped before adding '-able'.
  • Adamant: This word is spelt correctly. It means refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
  • Alternate: This word is spelt correctly. It means happening or following in turns, or a person or thing available instead of another.

Comparing the spellings, we can see that 'Adviseable' does not follow standard English spelling rules for adding the '-able' suffix to the verb 'advise'. The correct form is 'advisable'.

Correct Spelling of Adviseable

The correctly spelt word is advisable.

Therefore, the word that is INCORRECTLY spelt is 'Adviseable'.

Summary of Spellings

Word Spelling Correct? Correct Spelling
Adequate Yes Adequate
Adviseable No Advisable
Adamant Yes Adamant
Alternate Yes Alternate

Revision Table: Common Misspellings

Common Misspelling Correct Spelling Rule/Tip
Recieve Receive 'i' before 'e' except after 'c' (usually)
Seperate Separate Remember 'a' is between 'p' and 'r'
Definately Definitely Remember the 'i' after 'n'
Occured Occurred Double the final consonant if stressed short vowel + single consonant + suffix starting with vowel
Adviseable Advisable Drop 'e' before adding '-able' if the base word ends in 'se' or 'ze' and has more than one syllable (with stress not on the last syllable) or is one syllable like 'size'. Note exceptions exist.

Additional Information: Spelling Rules for Suffixes

Adding suffixes like '-able' or '-ing' to words can change their spelling. Here are a few general guidelines:

  • Dropping the final 'e': Words ending in a silent 'e' usually drop the 'e' when adding a suffix that starts with a vowel (e.g., 'advise' + 'able' → 'advisable', 'make' + 'ing' → 'making'). However, they often keep the 'e' when adding a suffix that starts with a consonant (e.g., 'hope' + 'ful' → 'hopeful').
  • Keeping the final 'e': Some words keep the 'e' to avoid confusion or maintain pronunciation (e.g., 'notice' + 'able' → 'noticeable', 'courage' + 'ous' → 'courageous').
  • Doubling the final consonant: In single-syllable words or words stressed on the last syllable, ending in a single vowel followed by a single consonant, the consonant is often doubled when adding a suffix starting with a vowel (e.g., 'run' + 'ing' → 'running', 'begin' + 'ing' → 'beginning').

Knowing these rules can help identify and correct incorrectly spelt words like 'Adviseable'.

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