In the following sentence, four words are given in bold out of which one is incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
The ridiculous pranks portrayed by the sykophants are intolerable, occasionally.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Sykophants.
Incorrect spelling: Sykophants
Correct spelling: Sycophants
Meaning: People who excessively flatter or praise someone, usually to gain favor
Example: The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
Correct spellings and meanings of the other words:
- Opt 2 – Ridiculous: Deserving or inviting mockery; absurd. Example: His idea of painting the walls green was ridiculous.
- Opt 3 – Portrayed: Depicted or represented in a particular way. Example: The actor portrayed the hero brilliantly in the movie.
- Opt 4 – Occasionally: At irregular or infrequent intervals; now and then. Example: We go to the beach occasionally during summer.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.