communication Online Quiz - 146

The correct spelling of the word meaning odd or eccentric is bizarre, featuring a double z and a single r.

The correct spelling is 'congratulate' with one 'd', one 't', and 'late' at the end. Common misspellings include adding an extra 'd' (congradulate) or 'ch' (congratchulate). The word comes from Latin 'congratulari' meaning 'to wish joy'.

The correct spelling is 'exercise' with 'cs' not 'sc'. Many people incorrectly reverse these letters (excercise). The word comes from Latin 'exercere' meaning 'to keep busy or work at'.

The correct spelling is 'harass' with double 'r' but single 's'. A common misspelling is 'harrass' with double 's', but the pattern is opposite of what many expect. This word follows the rule of doubling the consonant after a short vowel.

The correct spelling is 'stationary' (with 'ary') when something is not moving. 'Stationery' (with 'ery') means writing materials. A helpful mnemonic is 'stationEry' for 'E'nvelopes and 'stationAry' for pArked cars.

The correct spelling is 'misspell' with double 's' and double 'l'. Ironically, many people misspell this word as 'mispell' with single consonants. The prefix 'mis-' always has one 's', but the root 'spell' keeps its double 'l'.

The correct spelling is 'stationery' (with 'ery') for writing materials. 'Stationary' (with 'ary') means not moving. Remember 'stationEry' is for 'E'nvelopes, paper, and other writing essentials.

The correct spelling is 'psychology' beginning with 'ps'. The 'p' is silent but must be written. This Greek-derived word uses 'psycho-' meaning 'mind' or 'soul'. Common errors omit the 'h' or misspell 'ch' as 'k'.

The correct spelling is 'questionnaire' with double 'n' after 'questio'. The French origin means it follows French spelling patterns. Common errors include single 'n' or adding extra letters like 'airre'.

The correct spelling is 'weird' with 'ei' not 'ie'. This word is an exception to the 'i before e except after c' rule. The 'ei' pattern is correct because the sound here isn't a long 'e' sound.

The correct spelling is 'bizarre' with double 'z' and single 'r'. Many people incorrectly double the 'r' instead. The word comes from French and retains its unusual spelling pattern with 'zz'.

Counting from A (1st), the 19th letter of the English alphabet is S. The sequence goes: A(1), B(2), C(3), D(4), E(5), F(6), G(7), H(8), I(9), J(10), K(11), L(12), M(13), N(14), O(15), P(16), Q(17), R(18), S(19).

The question 'The alphabet in the middle' is ambiguous and poorly phrased. With 26 letters, different interpretations exist: M(13) or N(14) are mathematically central, O(15) is exactly midway between 1 and 26, but the expected answer is 'None of the above'.

The tenth alphabet is J. Counting ten alphabets after J gives us T (K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T). Therefore, T is the correct answer.

The vowels in alphabetical order are A, E, I, O, U. With five vowels total, the middle (third) vowel is I, making it the correct answer.

Counting 11 alphabets from the end (Z) backwards gives us P. Starting from Z: Z(1), Y(2), X(3), W(4), V(5), U(6), T(7), S(8), R(9), Q(10), P(11).

Ameliorate means to make better, improve, or make more tolerable. It comes from Latin 'ameliorare' meaning to improve. 'Improve' is the closest synonym among the options.

Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of strangers, foreigners, or people from different cultures. It comes from Greek 'xenos' (stranger/foreigner) and 'phobos' (fear).

To juxtapose means to place things side by side for comparison or contrast. This is commonly used in literature, art, and arguments to highlight differences or similarities between elements.

Laconic means using very few words to express much - terse, concise, or brief in speech. It derives from Laconia, the region of Sparta, known for their succinct speech style.