Multiple choice

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

  1. Boistrous

  2. Boisterous

  3. Boistrus

  4. Boastrous

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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Boisterous' is the correct spelling, meaning noisy, energetic, and cheerful. The 'oi' diphthong is key, and it ends with '-ous'. Common errors include dropping the 'i' (boistrus) or misspelling the 'ous' ending.