SSC MTS & Havaldar 2019 · Question 6 of 73
Identifying Correct Spelling in English The question asks us to choose the correctly spelled word from the given options. English spelling can be tricky, so let's carefully examine each word provided in the options. We need to identify the word that follows the standard English spelling rules. Analyzing Each Spelling Option Let's look at each option and determine if its spelling is correct: Option 1: Superfisial This spelling appears incorrect. The correct spelling of this word is 'Superficial'. The character 'fi' (fi ligature) is used here, and the overall spelling does not match the standard English word. Option 2: Succesful This spelling is incorrect. The word 'successful' has two 'c's and two 's's. The correct spelling is 'Successful'. Option 3: Seige This spelling is incorrect. This is a common error involving the 'ie'/'ei' combination. The correct spelling is 'Siege'. Remember the rule: 'i' before 'e', except after 'c', or when sounded as 'a' as in 'neighbour' or 'weigh'. However, there are many exceptions! Option 4: Separate This spelling is correct. The word 'separate' is often misspelled as 'seperate'. The correct spelling uses 'a' in the second syllable: S-E-P-A-R-A-T-E. Based on our analysis, only one of the words is spelled correctly. Correctly Spelled Word The correctly spelled word among the given options is 'Separate'. Here is a summary of the spellings: Option Provided Spelling Correct Spelling Correct? 1 Superfisial Superficial No 2 Succesful Successful No 3 Seige Siege No 4 Separate Separate Yes Therefore, the word 'Separate' is the correctly spelled word. Revision Table: Common Spelling Errors Common Correct Tip/Rule Misspelling Spelling 'i' before 'e' except after 'c' (and other recieve receive exceptions) beleive believe 'i' before 'e' acommodate accommodate Two 'c's, two 'm's definately definitely Contains 'finite' ignorance ignorance Suffix '-ance' Additional Information: Improving English Spelling Improving your English spelling takes practice. Here are some tips: Read widely: Seeing words in context helps you remember their correct spelling. Use a dictionary: When in doubt, look up the word. Learn common prefixes and suffixes: Understanding word parts can help with spelling. Learn common spelling rules: Rules like 'i before e' (and its exceptions) or dropping the final 'e' before adding a suffix can be helpful. Practice writing: Regularly writing helps reinforce correct spellings. Proofread your work carefully: Get into the habit of checking your spellings. Break down long words: Try to spell words syllable by syllable.
Source: SSC MTS 2019 paper (16-Aug-2019 Shift 1) compilation with key+explanations, via prepp.in · reliable-secondary
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