Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Spelling Check

Question:

In the given sentence the underlined word may have been incorrectly spelt. Identify the option that rectifies the spelling. If there is no error in spelling, select ‘No error’

The adoloscent period of life, one of the most difficult stages of development, is known as the period of stress and storm.

Options:

adelescent

adolescent

adeloscent

No error

Correct Answer:

adolescent

Explanation:

The correct spelling of the underlined word is adolescent. The other options are incorrect.

  • Adolescent means a young person who is no longer a child but who has not yet become an adult.
  • Adelescent and adeloscent are misspellings of the word "adolescent".
  • No error is not an option, as there is an error in the spelling of the word "adolescent".