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Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the highlighted word in the given sentence. If the spelling in the given sentence is alre
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Select the option with the correct spelling that can replace the highlighted word in the given sentence. If the spelling in the given sentence is already correct, choose Option "No replacement required".
The doctor diagnosed her with kleptomenia, a disorder that caused her to steal compulsively.

A.

Kleptominia

B.

kleptomania

C.

klaptomania

D.

No replacement required

Correct option is B

The correct option is (b).

Explanation:
Option (b) is the correctly spelt word. Correct spelling is: kleptomania, which refers to a recurrent urge to steal that typically occurs regardless of economic need or personal utility. (चोरी करने की बीमारी)
Example: kleptomania is often treated as a psychological disorder rather than a criminal intent.

Parts of speech:
The word 'kleptomania' is a noun. It is composed of 'klepto' (thief) and 'mania' (obsession/madness). So the correct answer is (b)

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