Question

Select the correct spelling from the given options to fill in the blank. I hope you will excuse me for doing what is only my duty, although it may appear ________.

• A. impertiant
• B. impertaint
• C. impertinent
• D. impertinant

Answer 1

Answer:

C. impertinent

Meaning: The word impertinent means being rude, insolent, or not showing proper respect. In the context of the sentence, the speaker is apologizing because their actions might seem disrespectful or rude, even though they are just doing their duty. Spelling Rule: A helpful way to remember the spelling is to break it down: im-per-ti-nent. It ends with -nent (like "permanent" or "continent"), not -nant. The middle vowel is 'i' (-ti-), not 'ai'.