Which of the following words is INCORRECTLY spelt?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Bouyant
| Option | Correct spelling | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| (3) Bouyant (answer) | Buoyant | able to float on the surface of water. Example: The fishermen tied empty plastic cans under the raft to keep it buoyant. |
| (1) Hygiene | ✓ | the practice of keeping oneself and one’s surroundings clean. Example: The hotel was closed for a week after inspectors found poor hygiene in its kitchen. |
| (2) Stagnant | ✓ | not flowing, and often dirty and smelly. Example: Mosquitoes breed quickly in the stagnant water collected in old tyres and flowerpots after the rains. |
| (4) Familiar | ✓ | well known because seen or heard often. Example: The smell of fresh jalebis from the corner shop is familiar to everyone in our lane. |