Multiple choice general knowledge

"Every Good Boy Does Fine" helps you remember the five lines of the treble clef. You are using this device:

  1. pneumonic

  2. mneumonic

  3. nemonic

  4. mnemonic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mnemonic is the correct spelling for a memory device or technique like 'Every Good Boy Does Fine.' The word comes from Greek 'mnemonikos' relating to memory, and starts with 'mn' not 'p' or 'n'. The 'm' is silent but must be present. Options A, B, and C incorrectly start with 'p' or drop the initial 'm'.

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