Select the incorrectly spelt word.
2022
Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Answer: C. Pathatic — ConceptStandard spelling is determined by the established sequence of letters in a word, not merely by how the word sounds. A spelling check compares each…
- A.
Adventure
- B.
Benefit
- C.
Pathatic
- D.
Acquire
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Concept
Standard spelling is determined by the established sequence of letters in a word, not merely by how the word sounds.
A spelling check compares each visible letter group with the word’s recognized dictionary form and its word formation.
Application
The form “Pathatic” contains pa-tha-tic. The adjective meaning “arousing pity” is spelt pa-the-tic, so the vowel after th is e rather than a.
Contrast
“Adventure” has the established sequence ad-ven-ture.
“Benefit” has the established sequence ben-e-fit.
“Acquire” has the established sequence ac-quire, with c immediately before qu.
Result
Therefore, the incorrectly spelt word is “Pathatic”; the standard spelling is “pathetic”.