Question

Choose the correctly spelt word.
A)Acquaintence
B)Acquantance
C)Acquaintance
D)Acquentence

Answer 1

Hint: The correct word has got its origin from the Old French word 'acointance' which means 'to acquaint'. It's pronounced as /əˈkweɪntəns/

Complete answer:

From all the options given above, option C supports the correct pronunciation of acquaintance. Acquaintance is a noun that refers to a state of fellowship or friendship or intimacy between two or more people. For example, I have been knowing Ram since 2012, we share a close acquaintance. Here, I and Ram share a state of Intimacy according to the sentence which qualifies the actual meaning of the word. Acquaintance can also be used as a synonym for a fellow mate or a friend you know well or share an intimate bond with. 'Acquaintances' is the plural form of acquaintance which can be used for two or more people together. For instance, Ram and Sita are the only acquaintances from my hometown I have known in Delhi. In this sentence, Ram and Sita are clearly depicted as fellow mates to the subject, hence, representing the correct usage of the word, acquaintance.

The correct answer is option C.

Note: Do pronounce each of the options correctly in order to relate better with the hint given above.