Select the word that is spelled INCORRECTLY.

Concept

A spelling question tests whether each word follows standard English orthography. The strategy is to check every option against its correct dictionary spelling and identify the single form that breaks a spelling rule, rather than judging by sound alone, since several similar-looking words can each be valid.

Application

Examine each option against its accepted spelling:

• “Finaly” is not a standard word. The adverb formed from “final” doubles the “l” and adds “-ly”, giving “finally”. “Finaly” drops one “l”, so it is the misspelling.

• “Finale” is correctly spelled — it means the closing part of a performance or event.

• “Final” is correctly spelled — it means last or coming at the end.

• “Finely” is correctly spelled — it is the adverb of “fine”, meaning in a delicate or precise manner.

Cross-check

Only one option must be wrong. Three of the four are valid dictionary entries (finale, final, finely), which confirms that the remaining form, “Finaly”, is the incorrectly spelled word — the intended adverb is “finally” (final + ly, keeping both l’s).