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Question : In the following sentence, four words are underlined, out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Traffic accidents are increasing steadily, and large cities are plaged by traffic congestion. Worst of all is the air pollution caused by internal combustion engine, uninterruptedly.

Option 1: plaged

Option 2: uninterruptedly

Option 3: congestion

Option 4: combustion


Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: plaged


Solution : The correct choice is the first option .

In the given sentence, the word plaged has an error. The correct spelling is plagued , which means afflicted or troubled by something, often used in the context of something persistent or annoying, like traffic congestion.

The other underlined words are correctly spelled and align well in the sentence to make it meaningful.

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