In the following sentence, four words are underlined, out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Seema was a timid girl. She did not talk to people who were not familiar to her. She was an introvert since adolosense.
 

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  1. introvert
  2. timid
  3. adolosense
  4. familiar

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Option 3 : adolosense
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The correct answer is "adolosense."

Key Points
  •  Among the given options, the word "adolosense" is incorrectly spelled.
  • The correct spelling of the word is adolescence.
    • Adolescence refers to the period of life between childhood and adulthood.
      • Example: The age between 10 to 19 is known as adolescence age.
    • The word is derived from the Latin word 'adolescere' which means 'to grow up'.
  • The correct usage in the sentence would be "She was an introvert since adolescence.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Additional Information

  • Option 1 (introvert) is correctly spelled and means a person who is reserved or shy.
  • Option 2 (timid) is correctly spelled and means lacking in courage or confidence.
  • Option 4 (familiar) is correctly spelled and means well-known or recognized.
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