SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CGL - 14 July 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q9

In the following sentence, four words are underlined, out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

A lot of spontanity is required from the speaker in an extempore speech. The speaker is expected to brainstorm ideas and give speech instantaneously.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. spontanity.

The correct spelling is "SPONTANEITY."

Acting with spontaneity might mean doing something without thinking it through beforehand.

The noun spontaneity is related to a more common word, the adjective spontaneous.