In the question given below, four words are highlighted, one of these may be contextually incorrect or misspelt. Choose the incorrect word as the answer. If all the words are correct, then choose “All are correct” as the answer.

Tim’s understanding attitude and simpathetic outlook made him compassionate and always ready with a listening ear for his friends.

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) simpathetic

Given Sentence

Tim’s understanding attitude and simpathetic outlook made him compassionate and always ready with a listening ear for his friends.

Identification of Error

The incorrect word is (B) simpathetic.

Word-wise Analysis

Option (A): understanding

Status: Correct

Meaning (English):
Sympathetic, patient, and tolerant in behaviour.

Meaning (Hindi):
समझदार, सहानुभूतिपूर्ण

Why correct:
“Understanding attitude” is a natural and contextually appropriate phrase.

Option (B): simpathetic

Status: Incorrect

Reason:
The word is misspelt.

Correct spelling:
sympathetic

Meaning (English):
Showing kindness and concern for others.

Meaning (Hindi):
सहानुभूतिपूर्ण

Example (English):
She was very sympathetic towards her colleague’s problems.

Option (C): compassionate

Status: Correct

Meaning (English):
Showing deep concern and care for others’ suffering.

Meaning (Hindi):
करुणामय, दयालु

Why correct:
It logically follows from “understanding attitude” and “sympathetic outlook.”

Option (D): listening

Status: Correct

Meaning (English):
Paying attention to what is being said.

Meaning (Hindi):
सुनने वाला

Why correct:
The phrase “a listening ear” is an established idiomatic expression.

Option (E): All are correct

Status: Incorrect
Because option (B) contains a spelling error.

Final Conclusion

The incorrect word is simpathetic.

Correct Answer: (B)