There are four underlined words in the sentence given below. One of them is misspelt. Choose the option with the misspelt word.
The international tribunal ruled against the state for breaching treaties, illegally detaining prisoners, and suppressing dissent.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The sentence reads: 'The international tribunal ruled against the state for breaching treaties, illegaly detaining prisoners, and suppressing dissent.'
C) illegaly: Misspelt. The correct spelling is illegally. Since the base word is 'illegal' (ending in 'l'), you must add the suffix '-ly,' resulting in double 'l's.
A) tribunal: Spelt correctly. It refers to a court of justice or a seat or court of justice.
B) breaching: Spelt correctly. It means breaking or failing to observe a law or agreement.
D) suppressing: Spelt correctly. It means forcibly putting an end to something.