Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
phlegmatic 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 phlegmeatic soldier stood calm even in the middle of the battlefield chaos.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) phlegmatic
The correct spelling is 'phlegmatic' (Option 3). The word ' phlegmeatic ' in the sentence is misspelt. 'Phlegmatic' means having a calm, sluggish, and unemotional temperament — fitting perfectly for the soldier in the sentence.
Option 1 (' phlegmetic ') is incorrect — the ending '-etic' is wrong.
Option 2 (' phlegmiatic ') is incorrect — inserts an extra ' i ' making it a non-existent word.
Option 4 is incorrect because the underlined word is misspelt and requires replacement.
phlegmatic – questions
Has phlegmatic been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – phlegmatic has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.