2020 · Q75
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
- AFelecitation
- BFelicitation
- CFalicitation
- DFelicitasion
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'felicitation' — from 'felicity', keeping the 'i' after 'l' throughout. The other options drop or swap vowels. Hence (B) Felicitation is correct.