2020 · Q72
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
- AEtiquette
- BEtiquete
- CEtiequtte
- DEtequtte
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'etiquette' — a French borrowing with double 't' and the '-quette' ending. The distractors misplace the double letters or swap vowels. Hence (A) Etiquette is correct.