Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. Handkarchief

  2. Handkerchief

  3. Handkercheif

  4. Handkirchief
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is "Handkerchief" with the pattern 'kerchief' (a cloth) preceded by 'hand'. Common misspellings include 'Handkarchief' (with German-influenced 'arch'), 'Handkercheif' (reversing 'i' and 'e'), and 'Handkirchief' (incorrect vowel change). The word comes from Middle English 'handkerchief', literally 'head-covering for the hand'.

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