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 ameteur sculptor received an award at the international sculpting competition.

Options:

ameature

No error

amateur

ameateur

Correct Answer:

amateur

Explanation:

 

The correct spelling of the word is amateur. The word ameature is misspelled.

The word "amateur" means someone who does something for pleasure and not as a job. It is derived from the French word "amateur", which means "lover".