Spelling — Choose the correctly spelled word (identify the standard dictionary spelling among the given options for error-spotting and spelling improvement).

Verbal Ability Spellings Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Efficient
  • B
    Treatmeant
  • C
    Beterment
  • D
    Employd

Answer

Correct Answer: Efficient

Explanation

Given data

  • Options: Efficient; Treatmeant; Beterment; Employd
  • Task: Identify the correctly spelled word

Concept/ApproachUse standard British/International English spellings as accepted in competitive exams.

Step-by-step reasoningEfficient — correct spelling (meaning: effective; performing well with minimal waste).‘‘Treatmeant’’ — incorrect; correct form is ‘‘Treatment’’ (…ment ending).‘‘Beterment’’ — incorrect; correct is ‘‘Betterment’’ (double ‘‘t’’).‘‘Employd’’ — incorrect; correct is ‘‘Employed’’ (…ed past participle).

Verification/AlternativeAll reputable dictionaries list ‘‘efficient’’ with the suffix ‘‘-cient’’ and double ‘‘f’’ pattern.

Common pitfallsMissing double consonants in derivatives (betterment) or dropping the ‘‘e’’ in past forms (employed).

Final AnswerThe correctly spelled word is Efficient.

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