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Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2019 (Model questions) Question 24

Question 24

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Some words are misspelled. Choose the appropriate option to correct the spelling: Ade was diagnosed to have had ……….. when he went to visit the medical doctor.

  1. A.diarheoa
  2. B.diarrhoea
  3. C.diarhoea
  4. D.diarrhea
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (diarrhoea)

Explanation

The British spelling is 'diarrhoea' (double r, -oea).