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.

Now I will not shoot a sloth bear wantanly but unfortunately for the poor beast.

Options:

unfortunately

sloth

beast

wantanly

Correct Answer:

wantanly

Explanation:

The incorrectly spelled word is "wantanly"

Explanation of all options:

  1. Unfortunately: Correctly spelled. It means regrettably or sadly, expressing a sense of unfortunate circumstances or events.

  2. Sloth: Correctly spelled. It refers to a slow-moving mammal known for its sluggishness and typically found in tropical regions.

  3. Beast: Correctly spelled. It represents an animal, often with the connotation of a large or wild creature.

  4. Wantanly: Incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is "wantonly." It means recklessly, without justification, or in a carefree manner.