Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word.
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Occurence
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Ocurrence
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Occurrence
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Occurrance
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Correct answer
Explanation
Occurrence is the correct spelling. The pattern is 'oc-cur-rence' with double 'r' but single 'e' before the 'nce'. This follows the rule for words ending in '-cur' like concur, recur. Many mistakenly add an extra 'r' or change 'ence' to 'ance'.