Choose the correct spelling.

Appeared in: MNS 2015

Explanation

The word 'Privilege' is the only option that is spelled correctly according to standard English.
It refers to a special right or advantage available to a specific person or group.
A common memory aid is to remember the vowel sequence: i-i-e-e.
The other options contain common spelling mistakes, such as transposing the 'i' and 'e'.

Option B: 'Prevjlige' is an incorrect spelling. The inclusion of 'j' is phonetically and orthographically wrong.
Option C: 'Privilige' is a common misspelling where the second 'e' is incorrectly replaced with an 'i'. The correct vowel sequence is i-i-e-e.
Option D: 'Previlige' is another common misspelling where the first 'i' is incorrectly replaced with an 'e'.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain English Vocabulary and Spelling as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Accurate spelling is crucial in all professional communication, including medical documentation, to ensure clarity and prevent misunderstandings.
While this is a general English question, precision in language is a foundational skill for nursing, where a single misplaced letter in a drug name or instruction can have serious consequences.
What if? If a nurse wrote a medication order with a spelling error, it could lead to the administration of the wrong drug or dosage, causing significant patient harm. This underscores the importance of accuracy in all forms of professional writing.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the question and all the options carefully to identify the word being tested.
Sound out the word 'Privilege' phonetically. Break it down into syllables: 'Priv-i-lege'.
Analyze each option for common spelling traps, such as swapped vowels (i/e) or incorrect consonants.
Recall or apply spelling rules or mnemonics. For 'Privilege', the 'i-i-e-e' vowel pattern is a useful memory aid.
Eliminate the options that are clearly incorrect based on these checks.
Select the option that adheres to standard English spelling rules.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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E6 Kaplan Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry-2022 (pp 1-3768 of 3768) p. 2637-2639

Practise the full MNS 2015

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.