SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 16

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 27 June 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q16

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error.

In the unscientific age or community, there are official repositories of wisdom, such as Egyptian preists and Tibetan Lamas.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. preists.

 

Incorrect Spelling: Preists

Correct Spelling: Priests

Meaning: Priests are religious leaders who perform spiritual duties in temples, churches, or other religious places.

Example: The priests led the prayers in the temple.

Explanation: The word "preists" is wrongly spelled. The correct spelling is "priests" — the “i” comes after “r,” not before.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.