In the given question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly…
2021
In the given question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word.
- A.
Retention
- B.
Retantion
- C.
Reetention
- D.
Reteention
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Correct answer: A
Correct answer: Retention
Explanation: The word is formed from the verb retain plus the noun-forming suffix -tion. The correct letter sequence is R-e-t-e-n-t-i-o-n.
Retention — correct spelling (retain + -tion).
Retantion — incorrect: uses 'a' where 'e' is required (should match the root 'retain').
Reetention — incorrect: has an extra 'e' (double 'e') near the start.
Reteention — incorrect: contains an extra 'e' in the middle (double 'ee').