Pick the correctly spelled word:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
Grateful
Explanation
The question requires you to identify the correct spelling of the word that means showing or expressing appreciation and thankfulness. The correct spelling is Grateful.
This word is a very common trap in competitive exams because people confuse its root meaning with the word "great." However, it actually derives from the Latin root gratus, which means pleasing or thankful (the same root found in gratitude).
The other variations are completely incorrect spelling errors because "Greatful" wrongly uses the adjective great, "Gratefull" incorrectly adds an extra letter L at the end, and "Greitful" uses an incorrect vowel combination.
Key Points
The word Grateful shares its spelling origin with the noun Gratitude.
The common mistake Greatful is completely wrong in English grammar and should always be avoided on test papers.