Select the correctly spelled word.

The correct answer is Option (4) → Colloquial

Option	Correct spelling	Meaning
(4) Colloquial (answer)	✓	used in everyday conversation rather than in formal writing. Example: Our teacher asked us not to use colloquial words like ‘gonna’ in the board exam essay.
(1) Malicous	Malicious	meant to harm or upset someone. Example: Someone spread a malicious rumour that the canteen used stale oil, and sales fell for a week.
(2) Athiest	Atheist	a person who believes that God does not exist. Example: Rohan’s grandfather, an atheist, still enjoys helping the neighbours put up lights for every festival.
(3) Frivilous	Frivolous	silly and not serious. Example: The teacher had no patience for frivolous questions about cartoons in the middle of the revision class.