Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Spelling Check

Question:

From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.

The action was unfortunately constructed not as the necessity of conscience but as deliberate imprudance, and the barrister was unofficially reprimanded.

Options:

imprudance

conscience

necessity

reprimanded

Correct Answer:

imprudance

Explanation:

The incorrectly spelled word in the given sentence is "imprudance."

The correct spelling is "imprudence," which means a lack of caution or wisdom.

The other options, "conscience," "necessity," and "reprimanded," are spelled correctly and have the following meanings:

  • Conscience: The inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action.
  • Necessity: The state or fact of being required or indispensable.
  • Reprimanded: Criticized or rebuked formally or officially for one's actions.