2020 · Q80
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
- AMeagre
- BMegare
- CMeagr
- DMegear
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'meagre' (British; 'meager' in American English) — 'mea-gre'. The distractors transpose or drop letters. Hence (A) Meagre is correct.