English Spelling Errors : Answer Key [Based on Memory]

Uco Bank Clerk Exam : 23.01.2011 [First Sitting]

Directions (1 - 5) : In each question below, four words printed in bold type are given. These are numbered (1), (2), (3) and (4). One of these word printed in bold may either be wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word that is inappropriate or wrongly spelt, if any. The number of that word is your answer. If all the word printed in bold are correctly spelt and appropriate in the context of the sentence then mark (5) i.e. ‘All corrects’ as your answer.

1. The mountain (1) / range (2) / has many high peaks (3) / and deep canyones. (4) / All correct (5)

Answer : (4) The correct spelling is : canyons.

2. Modern (1) / farm implements (2) / have revolusionised (3) / the agricultural industry. (4) / All correct (5)

Answer : (3) The correct spelling is : revolutionised.

3. Children normally (1) / respond (2)/ to praise (3)/ and encoragement. (4) / All correct (5)

Answer : (4) The correct spelling is : encouragement.

4. All drivers (1) / must carry (2) / their lisense (3) / and insurance papers. (4) / All correct (5)

Answer : (3) The correct spelling is : license.

5. The Principle (1) / insisted that the teachers (2) / set an example (3) / for the students. (4) / All correct (5)

Answer : (1) The correct spelling is : principal.