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UPCAT English practice question 38: Which word is misspelled?

Correct answer

C. definately

The correct spelling is "definitely," from "definite," with an i rather than an a in the third syllable.

The question

Which word is misspelled?

  1. Option A: accommodate
  2. Option B: occurrence
  3. Option C: definatelyCorrect
  4. Option D: privilege

Why C is correct

The correct spelling is "definitely," from "definite," with an i rather than an a in the third syllable.

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