Question

Choose the correct word with the suffix ‘ING’. Which of the following words correctly ends with the suffix ‘ING’ to form a proper English word?

• A. UNDERLING
• B. ABOVELING
• C. BELOWLING
• D. OVERLING

Hint:

When analyzing words with suffixes, check their complete dictionary definition instead of assuming a made-up combination is valid.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The word UNDERLING is a valid English word that ends with the letters ‘ING’.
It means a subordinate or someone of lower rank or position.
While ‘UNDER’ is the prefix and ‘LING’ is a diminutive suffix, together they form ‘UNDERLING’, which is a standard English noun.
The other options—ABOVELING, BELOWLING, and OVERLING—are not standard or recognized English words.
Therefore, the only correct word among the options is UNDERLING, making option (A) correct.