Choose the misspelt word from the given options.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
Wainskoting
Explanation
The word "Wainskoting" is misspelled. The correct spelling is Wainscoting (with a "c" instead of a "k"). Wainscoting refers to wooden panels or boarding used to line the lower part of an interior room's walls.
The other options are spelled correctly:
"Wholesome" is the correct spelling for something conducive to moral or physical well-being.
"Windbreaker" is the correct spelling for a thin, wind-resistant jacket.
"Wordsmith" is the correct spelling for a skilled user of words.
Key Point
Spelling traps often replace the letter "c" with a "k" in words derived from older Germanic or Dutch roots, even though standard English spelling relies on the "c" for the hard sound in this position.