Select the correct spelling of the underlined word in the following sentence.
The cowboys were injured badly as they were involved in a dual.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. duel.
- The correct term for a formal combat between two individuals is "duel."
- "Dual" is a different word and refers to the number two, duality, or having two components.
- In the context of a physical confrontation or combat, "duel" is the accurate term.
Therefore, the correct spelling in the sentence is "duel," not "dual."