Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Desent

  2. Desentes

  3. Descent

  4. Dessent
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'Descent', which refers to the act of moving downwards. It is spelled with 'sc' to represent the /s/ sound. 'Desent' and 'Dessent' are common misspellings that fail to include the silent 'c' or use the wrong number of 's' characters.

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