Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Spelling Check

Question:

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.

Sharks often use their serated or smooth teeth for seizing prey, cutting or crushing.

Options:

serated

prey

seizing

crushing

Correct Answer:

serated

Explanation:

The word serated is misspelled. The correct spelling is serrated.

  • Serrated means having a saw-toothed edge.
  • Prey is an animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food.
  • Seizing is the act of taking hold of something forcefully.
  • Crushing is the act of pressing something hard so that it breaks or becomes smaller.