Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the underlined words in the following sentence.
But he waited with the inconceivable patience and persistancy of the race; besides, he was certain, the cat was a creature of absolute convictions and his faith in his deductions never wavered.
Option 1: inconceivable
Option 2: deductions
Option 3: convictions
Option 4: persistancy
Correct Answer: persistancy
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
The correct spelling is "persistence". It refers to the quality of continuing steadfastly in a course of action or purpose despite difficulties or obstacles. In the context of the sentence, it describes the quality of the character's patience.
Therefore, the correct answer is persistancy.
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