SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 22

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 26 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q22

A word in the following sentence is INCORRECTLY spelt. Select that word from the given options.

Fungal diseases in the lungs are often similar to other illnesses such as bacterial or viral pneumoniia

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. pneumoniia.

Incorrect spelling: pneumoniia
Correct spelling: pneumonia
Meaning: A serious infection or inflammation of the lungs causing difficulty in breathing, cough, and fever.
Example: The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia after examining his chest X-ray.

Meaning of the other options:
Fungal: Related to fungus. (Correct)
Illnesses: Plural of illness, meaning diseases or sicknesses. (Correct)
Often: Frequently. (Correct)

Hence, the chosen option is correct.