Common Spelling Mistakes Quiz

'Deductible' is the correct spelling, using the '-ible' suffix. While many adjectives use '-able', words derived from certain Latin roots, like 'deduct', take the '-ible' ending.

The correct spelling is 'dependent' for both noun and adjective in American English. In British English, 'dependent' is the adjective form while 'dependant' (with 'a') is primarily used as the noun form. The question specifies American English preference.

'Existence' is the correct spelling, ending in '-ence'. A common mistake is to use '-ance' (existance), but the word is derived from the Latin 'existentia', which dictates the 'e'.

The correct spelling is 'foreword' (one word, not 'foreward'). A foreword is an introductory section in a book written by someone other than the author. 'Forward' means direction, while 'foreword' refers specifically to book introductions.

'Harass' is correctly spelled with one 'r' and two 's's. It is a common spelling trap where people often double the 'r' (harrass) by analogy with words like 'embarrass'.

The correct spelling is 'liaison' with two 'i's and one 'a'. This French-derived word meaning connection or link is commonly misspelled as 'liason' (missing second 'i'). The pattern is 'i-a-i' not 'i-a-i-s-o-n'.

'Occasion' is correctly spelled with two 'c's and one 's'. Common errors include using one 'c' or doubling the 's' (occassion), but the standard English spelling follows the Latin 'occasio'.

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.

The correct spelling is 'perseverance' - note it's 'perse-' not 'perser-'. This noun meaning persistence in the face of difficulties derives from 'persevere.' Common errors include 'perserverance' with 'er' instead of 'e'.

'Prerogative' is the correct spelling, referring to a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class. It is often misspelled as 'perogative' because the first 'r' is sometimes dropped in casual speech.

'Privilege' is the correct spelling. It is frequently misspelled as 'privelege' or 'privledge' due to its pronunciation. The word comes from the Latin 'privilegium', meaning a law for an individual.

The correct spelling is 'proceed' with double 'e'. This follows the pattern of 'pro-' + 'cede'. Many confuse it with 'procede' (single 'e'), but the correct form has double 'e' like 'succeed' and 'exceed'.

'Supersede' is the correct spelling, derived from the Latin 'supersedere'. It is one of the most commonly misspelled words in English because many people mistakenly use '-cede' (like in precede) instead of '-sede'.

The correct spelling is 'withhold' with 'hold' as the second part. The word combines 'with' and 'hold', meaning to restrain or keep back. Options B, C, and D all misspell the second part of the compound word.

In British English, the spelling 'acknowledgement' (with the 'e' after the 'g') is generally preferred and more common, whereas 'acknowledgment' is more frequent in American English. The other options are simply misspellings.

In British English, 'judgement' with an 'e' after the 'g' is the preferred spelling. American English typically uses 'judgment' without the 'e'. Both spellings are acceptable, but the question specifically asks for the British preference, making option A correct.

The correct spelling is 'accidentally' with the full '-ally' suffix. The adjective is 'accidental' (with 'al'), and to form the adverb, you add '-ly', resulting in '-ally'. The common misspelling 'accidently' drops one letter, which is incorrect.

The correct spelling is 'existence' with '-ence' at the end. The verb is 'exist' (with 's'), and the noun suffix is '-ence', not '-ance'. Options A, B, and D all incorrectly use '-ance' or misspell the stem.