In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
Arbitrates
Finding the Correctly Spelled English Word
The question asks us to identify the word that is spelled correctly among the four given options. This is a common type of question designed to test your knowledge of English spelling.
Analyzing the Options and Correct Spelling
Let's look closely at the provided options and the word we are dealing with, which is related to 'arbitrate'.
- Option 1: Arbittrate - This option has double 'b' and double 't'.
- Option 2: Arbitrates - This option has single 'b', single 't', and ends with 'ates'.
- Option 3: Arbetrates - This option has 'e' instead of 'a' after 'Ar', single 'b', and single 't'.
- Option 4: Arbettrate - This option has 'e' instead of 'a' after 'Ar', single 'b', and double 't'.
The base word here is "arbitrate". The correct spelling of the root verb is A-R-B-I-T-R-A-T-E. It means to act as an arbitrator; to judge and decide a disputed matter.
The word "Arbitrates" is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb "arbitrate". When we use "arbitrate" with a singular subject like "he", "she", or "it", we add 's' to the end, forming "arbitrates".
Let's compare the correct base spelling "arbitrate" and its form "arbitrates" with the given options:
- The spelling should begin with 'Ar', followed by 'bi', then 'trate'.
- Option 1, "Arbittrate", incorrectly uses 'bb' and 'tt'.
- Option 3, "Arbetrates", incorrectly uses 'e' instead of 'a' after 'Ar'.
- Option 4, "Arbettrate", incorrectly uses 'e' instead of 'a' after 'Ar' and also incorrectly uses 'tt'.
- Option 2, "Arbitrates", correctly follows the spelling of the base word "arbitrate" and adds 's' at the end, which is the standard way to form the third-person singular present tense.
Therefore, the only option that presents a correctly spelled English word is "Arbitrates".
Correctly Spelled Word
Based on the analysis, the correctly spelled word is Arbitrates.
| Option | Spelling | Analysis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbittrate | Incorrect 'bb' and 'tt' | Incorrectly Spelled |
| 2 | Arbitrates | Correct 'arbitrate' + 's' | Correctly Spelled |
| 3 | Arbetrates | Incorrect 'e' instead of 'a' | Incorrectly Spelled |
| 4 | Arbettrate | Incorrect 'e' instead of 'a' and 'tt' | Incorrectly Spelled |
Revision Table: Checking Spellings
| Word Form | Correct Spelling | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Verb (infinitive) | arbitrate | Base form |
| Verb (3rd person singular present) | arbitrates | Base form + 's' |
| Noun (person) | arbitrator | One who arbitrates |
| Noun (process) | arbitration | The act of arbitrating |
Additional Information: Understanding 'Arbitrate' and Related Terms
'Arbitrate' is a verb. It means to settle an argument between two people or groups by listening to both sides and making an official decision. An 'arbitrator' is the person who does the arbitrating. 'Arbitration' is the process of using an arbitrator to settle a dispute.
- Arbitrate (verb): Example: "The committee will arbitrate the dispute."
- Arbitrates (verb, 3rd person singular): Example: "He often arbitrates conflicts in the office."
- Arbitrator (noun): Example: "They appointed an independent arbitrator."
- Arbitration (noun): Example: "The conflict was resolved through arbitration."
Knowing the base word and its different forms helps in correctly spelling these related terms as well.
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