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Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-II (Paper 2 JSO) Previous Year Paper (04-Mar-2023)
The correct answer is

Beneth

Analyzing English Spellings: Identifying the Incorrect Word

The question asks us to select the word that is spelt incorrectly from the given options. To answer this, we need to examine the spelling of each word provided.

Examining Each Option's Spelling

Let's look at each word:

  • Belief: This word means a strong feeling that something exists or is true. Its spelling, 'B-e-l-i-e-f', is a standard and correct English spelling.
  • Beneth: This word looks similar to 'beneath', which means extending or directly underneath something. The spelling 'B-e-n-e-t-h' is not the standard spelling in English. The correct spelling is 'b-e-n-e-a-t-h'.
  • Belly: This word refers to the part of the body below the chest. Its spelling, 'B-e-l-l-y', is a standard and correct English spelling.
  • Bellow: This word means to shout out in a deep voice. Its spelling, 'B-e-l-l-o-w', is a standard and correct English spelling.

Identifying the Incorrectly Spelt Word

Based on the examination, the word 'Beneth' is not spelt correctly in standard English. The correct spelling is 'beneath'. The other words, 'Belief', 'Belly', and 'Bellow', are all spelt correctly.

Therefore, the word that is incorrectly spelt is 'Beneth'.

Revision Table: Correct vs. Incorrect Spellings

Given Word Correct Spelling? Correct Spelling (if different)
Belief Yes Belief
Beneth No Beneath
Belly Yes Belly
Bellow Yes Bellow

Additional Information on Common Spelling Errors

English spelling can be tricky due to its history and borrowed words. Common spelling errors often involve:

  • Confusing similar-sounding words (homophones) like 'their', 'there', and 'they're'.
  • Incorrect use of silent letters.
  • Mistakes with vowel combinations (like 'ie' vs 'ei').
  • Adding or omitting letters, especially in suffixes or prefixes.

Regular practice and familiarity with word patterns can help improve spelling accuracy.

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