Question

Rectify the following sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the underlined word from the options. Life is a collection of ephmeral moments.

• A. Epmeral
• B. Ephemeral
• C. Ephameral
• D. Ephemerl

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Ephemeral

Correct Spelling: The word is spelled E-p-h-e-m-e-r-a-l. Etymology: It originates from the Greek word ephēmeros, meaning "lasting only a day" (epi = upon + hēmera = day). Meaning: It describes something that lasts for a very short time. In the sentence "Life is a collection of ephemeral moments," it suggests that moments are fleeting and pass quickly. Common Errors: People often struggle with the vowels in this word, mistakenly using an 'a' (Ephameral) or omitting the second 'e' (Ephemeral vs Ephemerl).