Which of the following spellings is correct?
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Misissippi
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Missisippi
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Misssissippi
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Mississippi
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Mississippi' follows an alternating pattern: M-i-ss-i-ss-i-pp-i. The key is alternating 'i' with double 's' pairs, ending in 'ppi'. Options A and C misspell the beginning, while option B omits one 's' pair.