The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains an INCORRECTLY spelt word.
The mother’s tired and overrought mind could not process / the information of the demise of her only son / and she sat like a statue even when her / tormentors passed several obnoxious comments.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The mother’s tired and overrought mind could not process
- The first part of the given sentence carries an erroneously spelt word.
- There is no word like overrought, the actual word is overwrought.
- It means in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety.