Four words are given, out of which one is spelt correctly. Choose the correctly spelt word

Appeared in: MP NHM CHO-2024 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The word 'Chicanery' is spelled correctly.
Chicanery refers to the use of deception or trickery, especially for a political, financial, or legal purpose.
It is the only option among the four that does not contain a spelling error.

Option A: The word 'DETEORIATE' is misspelled. It is missing the letter 'r' after the first 'e'.
Option B: The word 'ANHEILATE' is misspelled. The correct spelling has a double 'n' and different vowel placement.
Option D: The word 'TRICKRY' is misspelled. It is missing the letter 'e' before the 'r'.

Visual 1: No visuals are required for this type of vocabulary and spelling question.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Spelling and Vocabulary as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While this is a general English question, strong spelling and vocabulary are crucial in all professional fields, including nursing.
Accurate spelling is vital for clear and unambiguous medical documentation, prescriptions, and communication with colleagues and patients, preventing potentially harmful errors.
What if a nurse wrote 'intavenous' instead of 'intravenous' on a chart? While the meaning might be inferred, such errors can reduce professional credibility and, in more critical cases (e.g., drug names), lead to serious patient safety incidents.

How to Approach the Question

Read the question carefully to understand the task: identify the one correctly spelled word.
Examine each option individually, sounding it out and checking its spelling against your knowledge.
For 'DETEORIATE', recognize it sounds like 'deteriorate' and identify the missing 'r'.
For 'ANHEILATE', recognize it sounds like 'annihilate' and spot the incorrect letters.
For 'CHICANERY', if you are familiar with the word, you can confirm its spelling. If unsure, hold it as a possibility.
For 'TRICKRY', recognize it sounds like 'trickery' and notice the missing 'e'.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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Practise the full MP NHM CHO-2024 (Shift-1)

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