Choose the misspelt word from the given options.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer
Tuttelage
Explanation
The word is misspelled because it contains an extra letter 't'. The correct spelling is Tutelage, spelled with a single 't' after the 'u'. It refers to protection, guardianship, or authority over someone, or the act of providing tuition and instruction.
The other options are spelled perfectly correctly. Territorial refers to the ownership or relation to a specific area of land or sea. Tenacious means tending to keep a firm hold of something or clinging closely. Tranquillity describes the quality or state of being calm and peaceful, which is the standard double 'l' spelling in British and Indian English.
Key Points
Spelling tests frequently use the trick of doubling a consonant that should actually remain single. Remembering the related root word "tutor" helps you easily spot that "tutelage" only requires a single 't' in the middle.