Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word from the given options.

  1. Misscellaneuos

  2. Miscelenous

  3. Miscellenosu

  4. Miscellaneous
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Explanation

'Miscellaneous' is the correct spelling, meaning consisting of diverse items or types. The pattern is 'mis-cel-la-neous', with 'll' being the key feature. The word derives from Latin 'miscellaneous' from 'miscere' (to mix). The incorrect options show common phonetic errors and misplaced vowels. The word is used to describe collections of various items that don't fit into a single category. The stress is on the second syllable (mis-CEL-la-neous).

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