Select the INCORRECTLY spelled word.

Appeared in: DSSSB 12 August 2024

Explanation

The question asks to identify the word that is spelled incorrectly.
The word 'Embarassment' is misspelled.
The correct spelling requires a double 'r' and a double 's', making it 'Embarrassment'.

Option B: The word 'Vacuum' is spelled correctly. It is a frequently misspelled word, but the spelling provided is accurate.
Option C: The word 'Separate' is spelled correctly. A common mistake is to use an 'e' instead of the second 'a' ('seperate').
Option D: The word 'Necessarily' is spelled correctly. The spelling follows standard English rules.

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.
While not a clinical question, strong spelling skills are crucial in nursing for accurate and professional medical documentation.
Misspellings in patient charts, prescriptions, or reports can lead to serious misunderstandings and medication errors, compromising patient safety.
What if? If a nurse misspelled a drug name like 'hydralazine' as 'hydroxyzine', it could lead to a critical medication error, as one treats high blood pressure and the other is an antihistamine used for allergies or anxiety.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the question carefully to understand that you need to find the INCORRECTLY spelled word.
Examine each option individually.
Sound out the words and look for common spelling traps, such as silent letters, double letters (like in 'embarrassment' or 'necessarily'), and tricky vowel combinations (like in 'vacuum' or 'separate').
If you are unsure, try to break the word down into its root, prefix, or suffix.
Select the word that contains a clear spelling error.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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Practise the full DSSSB 12 August 2024

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