Multiple choice

Directions: The following word is spelt in four different ways. Pick out the correctly spelt word.

  1. Plebien

  2. Plabian

  3. Plebeian

  4. Plebiene

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'Plebeian' referring to a commoner or ordinary person. Option A writes 'Plebien' (wrong ending), B is 'Plabian', and D has 'Plebiene'. This word comes from Latin 'plebs' meaning the common people. The 'ei' pattern is like ceiling and receipt.