SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 6

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q6

Identify the option that rectifies the spelling of the incorrectly spelt word in the given sentence.

The fencing was adoned with ornamental plants of various colours.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 ie. Adorned.

Incorrect spelling: adoned
Correct spelling: adorned
Meaning: Decorated or made more attractive with something beautiful.
Example: The walls were adorned with beautiful paintings.
The incorrect spellings in different options are:
Option 1: Variouse – incorrect spelling of “various”
Option 2: Fensing – incorrect spelling of “fencing”
Option 3: Adoned – incorrect spelling of “adorned”
Option 4: Ornamenntal – incorrect spelling of “ornamental”

Since the question asks which option rectifies the misspelling, only option 3: Adorned provides the correct spelling of the misspelt word "adoned."

Hence, the chosen option is correct.