English Spelling — Identify the misspelled word (choose the incorrect spelling; select 'All correct' if none). Words: A) Narrator B) Overseer C) Pretence D) Licence E) All correct

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: All correct

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
In competitive exams, spelling questions often mix correct British spellings with common look-alike errors. Your task is to spot the one incorrect form or, if every option is acceptable in standard usage, choose “All correct.” Here, all four listed words are correctly spelled in standard British English, which many Indian exams follow.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Dialect: British English conventions are acceptable (also widely used in Indian English).
  • Options: Narrator, Overseer, Pretence, Licence, plus “All correct.”
  • We must verify each candidate’s standard dictionary form.


Concept / Approach:
Check each option against accepted spellings. Be aware of British vs. American variants (e.g., “licence” vs. “license,” “pretence” vs. “pretense”). The question explicitly allows picking “All correct” when none are wrong, so do not force an error where there is none.


Step-by-Step Solution:

A) Narrator — correct: the teller of a story.B) Overseer — correct: a supervisor.C) Pretence — British standard (American: pretense).D) Licence — noun form in British English (verb is “license”).E) Therefore, select “All correct.”


Verification / Alternative check:
Cross-check with a British dictionary: Collins/Oxford list “pretence” (n.) and “licence” (n.). American forms differ (“pretense,” “license”), but the British/Indian exam norm accepts C and D as correct.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • No option is wrong; A–D are all legitimate forms under British English.


Common Pitfalls:
Confusing British/US variants and assuming only one is correct; forgetting that “licence” is the noun in British usage but “license” is the verb, which often triggers false error spotting.


Final Answer:
All correct

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