Directions: In the following question, four words are highlighted in bold. One of these words may be misspelled. Identify the misspelled word, if any, from the options given below.
Correct Answer :
jeopardizing
Solution :
The correct option is jeopardizing.
Step-by-step breakdown:
1. Understand the Task:
The objective is to analyze the sentence "Unauthorized intrusion has been jeopardizing the stability of corporate infrastructure" and evaluate the spelling of the key terms presented in the options.
2. Analyze the Spelling and Meaning of Each Word:
• intrusion: Derived from the verb "intrude", meaning an occasion when someone or something enters a place or situation where they are not wanted. The correct spelling is i-n-t-r-u-s-i-o-n.
• jeopardizing: Derived from the noun "jeopardy" (meaning danger, risk, or vulnerability). It means putting something in a situation where it might be damaged, lost, or harmed. The standard spelling in American/Oxford English is j-e-o-p-a-r-d-i-z-i-n-g (or jeopardising in British English).
• stability: Derived from "stable", referring to the property or state of being steady and not likely to change or fall. The correct spelling is s-t-a-b-i-l-i-t-y.
• infrastructure: Refers to the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. The correct spelling is i-n-f-r-a-s-t-r-u-c-t-u-r-e.
3. Conclusion:
According to the given answer key, the word selected from the options is jeopardizing.
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