2020 · Q71
In this section a word is spelt in four different ways. Identify the one which is correct. Choose the correct response (a), (b), (c) or (d) and indicate on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Which one of the following alternatives has the correct spelling?
EnglishAdaptation of Borrowed Words
- AMountaneous
- BMountenous
- CMountaineous
- DMountainous
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'mountainous' — formed from 'mountain' + '-ous', keeping the full 'mountain' root. 'Mountaneous' wrongly drops the 'i', and the other two options misspell the ending. Hence (D) Mountainous is correct.