2020 · Q79
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
- ADipthteria
- BDiptheria
- CDiphtheria
- DDiphthria
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'diphtheria' — 'diph-th-eria', with the silent 'h' after 't'. The distractors drop the 'h' or swap vowels. Hence (C) Diphtheria is correct.