Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
gratuitous in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Spelling
Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the underlined word in the given sentence. If the spelling in the given sentence is already correct, choose Option "No replacement required".
The film's gratuitous violence was criticised for being unnecessary and excessive.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) No replacement required
The correct answer is Option 4: No replacement required.
The underlined word "gratuitous" is already correctly spelled. It means uncalled for, lacking good reason, or unjustified. The spelling in the given sentence is correct — no replacement is needed.
Why the other options are wrong:
- gratitous (Option 1): Incorrect — missing the letter 'u' and wrong vowel arrangement.
- gratutous (Option 2): Incorrect — wrong vowel arrangement ('a' replaced ' i ').
- gratuitus (Option 3): Incorrect — wrong suffix; the correct ending is '- ous ,' not '-us.'
gratuitous – questions
Has gratuitous been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – gratuitous has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.