The wrongly spelt word is?

Appeared in: MNS 2015

Explanation

The word 'Vaccancy' is misspelled and is therefore the correct answer to the question.
The correct spelling is 'Vacancy', with a single 'c'.
A 'vacancy' refers to an unoccupied position, job, or space.

Option A: The word 'Occasion' is spelled correctly. It refers to a particular event or a special time.
Option C: The word 'Vacation' is spelled correctly. It refers to a holiday or a period of leisure.
Option D: The word 'Occupation' is spelled correctly. It refers to a person's job or profession.

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.
Accurate spelling is a fundamental skill in nursing for clear and professional documentation in patient charts, reports, and all forms of written communication.
Misspellings in clinical notes, medication orders, or patient instructions can lead to dangerous misinterpretations, posing a significant risk to patient safety.
What if? If a nurse wrote 'vaccancy' on an official hospital document or a job application, it would appear unprofessional and could undermine their credibility and the clarity of the information presented.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the question prompt carefully to understand that the task is to identify the word that is spelled incorrectly.
Next, examine each option one by one: 'Occasion', 'Vaccancy', 'Vacation', and 'Occupation'.
Sound out each word and recall its standard English spelling. Pay close attention to double consonants (like 'cc' or 'ss'), as these are common sources of spelling errors.
Identify that 'Vaccancy' appears incorrect. The correct spelling that comes to mind is 'Vacancy'.
Confirm that the other words ('Occasion', 'Vacation', 'Occupation') are spelled correctly to be certain that 'Vaccancy' is the intended answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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Practise the full MNS 2015

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