Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following spellings is correct?

  1. occurrence

  2. ocurrance

  3. occurrance

  4. occurance

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'occurrence' with TWO 'c's and TWO 'r's. The base verb 'occur' doubles both letters when adding the suffix '-ence'. Common errors like 'ocurrance' miss the doubling rule.