Question

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. The report was filled with spurious data and ambigous conclusions, making it untenable to rely on.

• A. conclusions
• B. untenable
• C. ambigous
• D. spurious

Answer 1

Answer:

C. ambigous

• This question tests your Spelling Accuracy, specifically with words containing silent or subtle vowel combinations. The Error: The word is missing a 'u'. The spelling "ambigous" is incorrect. The Correction: The correct spelling is Ambiguous. Rule: Words ending in the "gw-us" sound often require the -uous suffix (e.g., continuous, virtuous, ambiguous). Meanings of the words in the sentence: Spurious: Fake or false (Correctly spelt). Ambiguous: Unclear or having a double meaning (Incorrectly spelt in the question). Untenable: Not able to be maintained or defended (Correctly spelt). Conclusions: The end or finish of an event/process (Correctly spelt).