English Spelling Errors : Answers [Based on Memory]

Bank of Baroda Clerk Exam : 17.04.2011

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. Anxeity (1) / can interfere (2) / with children’s performance (3) / at school. (4) / All correct (5)

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

2. The company (1) / received severel (2) / complaints (3) / from irate customers.(4). / All correct (5)

Answer : (2) The correct spelling is : several.

3. The building (1) / is regularly inspected (2) / by the fire safety (3) / officer. (4) / All correct (5)

Answer : (5) All correct.

4. Under (1) / my teacher’s guidance, (2) / I slowly mastored (3) / the art of pottery. (4) / All correct (5)

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

5. The soldiers (1) / were brought (2) / in to restore law and ordre (3) / after the riots. (4) / All correct (5)

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