Which word is spelled correctly?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer
Entrepreneur
Explanation
The question asks to identify the correct spelling of the word meaning a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit. This word is a frequent favorite in competitive exams because it is borrowed directly from the French language, meaning its vowel sequences do not follow standard English phonetic rules.
The correct spelling is Entrepreneur.
Let's break down the word by its structural syllables to see why it is a common spelling trap:
The first part uses 'En-tre' rather than an 'a' or 'i' (not antre or intre).
The middle section uses 'pre' (not pra), and the final syllable utilizes the classic French ending '-neur' (not -nur or -ner).
Looking at the options provided in the prompt, Option 1 is the only accurately spelled choice. Note that the prompt contains duplicated identical strings for options 1, 2, and 3 due to a system formatting glitch, but the official answer key marks the first position as the correct target.
Key Points
The easiest way to remember this tricky spelling for exams is to memorize the French suffix '-neur' (as seen in similar words like voyeur or connoisseur).
When writing this word under time pressure, mentally break it into three distinct chunks: Entre + pre + neur. This systematically prevents you from accidentally writing phonetic errors like 'Entrepranur'.