Which of the following words is INCORRECTLY spelt?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → conscientous
| Option | Correct spelling | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| (3) conscientous (answer) | conscientious | careful to do one’s work well and honestly. Example: Meena is a conscientious student who checks every answer twice. |
| (1) acquiesce | ✓ | to accept or agree to something quietly, without arguing. Example: Though she wanted to go to the mall, Riya chose to acquiesce in her parents’ plan of visiting relatives. |
| (2) surveillance | ✓ | close watch kept on a person or place. Example: The bank keeps its ATM under round-the-clock surveillance with cameras and a security guard. |
| (4) liaison | ✓ | a link between two groups or people that helps them work together. Example: Mr Joshi is the hospital’s liaison with the families of patients, keeping them informed every evening. |