Spelling selection — Choose the correctly spelled standard English word among the options (error recognition and vocabulary): select the accurate form corresponding to "Humorous".
Verbal Ability
Spellings
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AHumorous
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BGanerous
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CPupolous
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DMaretorious
Answer
Correct Answer: Humorous
Explanation
Given data
- Only one real English word among the choices matches the meaning "funny".
- Options: Humorous; Ganerous; Pupolous; Maretorious
Concept/ApproachIdentify the valid dictionary entry. "Humorous" is the correct adjective meaning "amusing". The other forms are misspellings or non-words.
Step-by-step reasoningHumorous — correct and standard.Ganerous — not a standard word (perhaps confusion with "generous").Pupolous — not a word (looks like a malformed "populous").Maretorious — misspelling of "meritorious".
Verification/AlternativeDictionaries list "humorous" with the "humour/humor" root + "-ous".
Common pitfallsSelecting a near-looking but non-existent form under time pressure.
Final AnswerCorrect choice: Humorous.