SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 14

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 17 Feb 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q14

Rectify the sentence by selecting the correctly spelt word from the options.
The speech was insipeed, leaving everyone restless and bored.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Insipid.
Error concept: Spelling error.
What is wrong: The word 'insipeed' is incorrectly spelled.
Grammatical concept: The correct spelling of the word meaning dull or lacking interest is 'insipid'.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Using 'insipeed' makes the sentence incorrect and unprofessional.
How to correct: Replace 'insipeed' with 'insipid'.
Correction: insipid
Final sentence: The speech was insipid, leaving everyone restless and bored.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.