Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
The deligent student studied hard for the exam, earning a well-deserved top score on the test.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. deligent.
Incorrect spelling: deligent
Correct spelling: diligent
Meaning: Showing careful and persistent effort in work or study.
Example: The diligent student studied hard for the exam, earning a well-deserved top score on the test.
Meaning of the other words:
Well-deserved: Rightly earned.
Studied: Past tense of “study”; correct.
Earning: Receiving as a result of effort; correct.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.