Question
Download Solution PDFParts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error.
Joe was so tired that he could scarely stand.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 3)
Key Points
- The word "scarely" is a misspelling of the word "scarcely," which means barely or hardly. (рдореБрд╢реНрдХрд┐рд▓ рд╕реЗ)
- Example: He could scarcely believe his eyes when he saw the surprise party.
- The correct word is "scarcely", which means barely or only just. (рдореБрд╢реНрдХрд┐рд▓ рд╕реЗ)
- Example: Joe was so tired that he could scarcely stand.
Therefore, the correct spelling is Scarcely stand.
Additional Information
Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:
- Option 1: "he could" (рд╡рд╣ рдХрд░ рд╕рдХрддрд╛ рдерд╛): This phrase is correctly spelled and grammatically correct.
- Example: He could easily solve the puzzle.
- Option 2: "so tired that" (рдЗрддрдирд╛ рдердХрд╛ рд╣реБрдЖ рдХрд┐): This phrase is correctly spelled and grammatically correct.
- Example: She was so tired that she fell asleep immediately.
- Option 4: "Joe was" (рдЬреЛ рдерд╛): This phrase is correctly spelled and grammatically correct.
- Example: Joe was ready for the challenge.
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