Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. She received a prestigious award for her distinguished achievement in science.

1. A

   Prestigious

2. B

   Distinguished

3. C

   Received

4. D

   Achievement

Appeared in: DSSSB October 2024

Explanation

• The word 'Achievment' is spelled incorrectly.
• The correct spelling is 'achievement', with an 'e' after the 'v'.
• This word follows the common English spelling rule 'i before e, except after c'. Since the letters 'ie' do not follow a 'c', 'i' comes before 'e'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: The word 'Prestigious' is spelled correctly.
• Option B: The word 'Distinguished' is spelled correctly.
• Option C: The word 'Received' is spelled correctly. It follows the 'except after c' part of the 'i before e' rule.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain English spelling rules as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• While this is a general English question, strong spelling and grammar skills are fundamental in nursing.
• Accurate spelling is critical for clear and professional medical documentation, including patient charts, reports, and medication orders, to prevent misunderstandings and errors.
• What if? If a nurse misspelled a drug name in a patient's chart (e.g., 'prednisone' vs. 'prednisolone'), it could lead to a serious medication error. This highlights the importance of precision in all forms of written communication in healthcare.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the question carefully to understand the task, which is to find the INCORRECTLY spelled word.
• Examine each option one by one.
• Sound out each word and try to visualize its spelling.
• Apply common spelling rules you know, such as 'i before e, except after c'.
• For 'achievement', the 'ie' does not follow 'c', so 'i' should come first. The spelling 'Achievment' is missing the 'e' and is incorrect.
• Confirm that the other options ('Prestigious', 'Distinguished', 'Received') are spelled correctly before finalizing your answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: English spelling rules
• Stem keywords: incorrectly spelt word, sentence
• Lead-in keywords: Select, INCORRECTLY
• Negative lead-in flag: negative lead-in

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Reference Book

E6 Kaplan Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry-2022 (pp 1-3768 of 3768) p. 470-472