Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Spelling assessment questions in exams like CUET focus on words that are "traps."
These traps usually involve words with foreign origins (like French loanwords), words where the pronunciation differs from the spelling, or words with silent or extra letters.
The objective is to recognize the standard, accepted spelling in English.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's analyze the two target words and explain why the incorrect options are so common.
Analysis of "Mischievous":
The word comes from "mischief" and "ous."
Correct Spelling: Mischievous (m-i-s-c-h-i-e-v-o-u-s).
Common Error (Option B): Many people mistakenly add an extra 'i' to make it "mischievious."
Why the error happens: This is a result of phonetic spelling. Many English speakers mispronounce the word as having four syllables ("mis-chee-vee-ous") when it actually has only three syllables ("mis-chiv-ous").
By following the correct three-syllable pronunciation, the spelling becomes clear and the extra 'i' is removed.
Conclusion: (A) is correct.
Analysis of "Entrepreneur":
This word is a direct loanword from French, referring to someone who starts a business.
Correct Spelling: Entrepreneur (e-n-t-r-e-p-r-e-n-e-u-r).
Common Error (Option D): "Enterprenuer."
Why the error happens:
1. People use the English word "enter" instead of the French prefix "entre" (meaning between/among).
2. People flip the "e" and "u" in the "neur" ending. In French, "eur" is a common suffix for a person performing an action (like 'voyageur' or 'chauffeur').
Analysis: Option (D) misspells both the beginning and the end of the word.
Conclusion: (C) is correct.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correctly spelled words among the options are (A) Mischievous and (C) Entrepreneur.