Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1
malapropism in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Spelling
One of these words is spelled incorrectly. Which one is it?
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Malapropismm
Rule: the suffix -ism is spelt with a single m — patriot + ism = patriotism, real + ism = realism.
There is no English suffix `-ismm`.
Malapropismm doubles that m, so it is the misspelt option.
The correct form is malapropism = the comic misuse of a word for one that sounds like it *(शब्दों का हास्यास्पद ग़लत प्रयोग)*, as in *"He is the very pineapple of politeness"* for *pinnacle*.
Why the others are wrong.
• Obsequious = excessively obedient, fawning on a superior *(चापलूस, खुशामदी)* — correctly spelt, ob + sequi (to follow).
• Unassailable = impossible to attack or dispute *(अकाट्य, अजेय)* — correctly spelt, with double s and the -able ending.
• Misanthrope = one who hates mankind *(मानव-
malapropism – questions
Has malapropism been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – malapropism has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1.