English Language
Spellings
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Spellings Questions
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Appreciate is indeed the correct spelling. The word is a-p-p-r-e-c-i-a-t-e, with 'pr' not 'ppr', and '-ate' not '-8'. The statement is true.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is Environment, not Enviornment. The word has 'iron' not 'ioron' after 'n-v'. The given spelling has the wrong vowel sequence, so the answer is False.
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efidevitt
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aefidavit
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affidavit
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effidevit
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Affidavit is the correct spelling of this legal term, derived from Latin. It's pronounced with the stress on the second syllable: af-fi-DA-vit. Common misspellings often add extra vowels or consonants.
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antartic
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antarctic
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entartic
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entarctic
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Antarctic is the correct spelling - there's no silent 'e' after the 'c'. The pattern follows the prefix 'ant-' (opposite) + 'arctic'. Remember: Antarctica (the continent), Antarctic (the adjective).
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atheletic
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athalatic
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ethelatic
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athletic
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Athletic is the correct spelling, derived from 'athlete' + '-ic'. Common errors include adding extra 'a's or 'e's, or misplacing the 'l'. The stress pattern is ATH-let-ic.
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cendidate
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candidate
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candidet
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kandidet
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Candidate is the correct spelling. Common misspellings often substitute 's' for 'c' or misspell the ending. The word comes from Latin 'candidatus' meaning 'white-robed' (candidates wore white robes in Rome).
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February
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Febaruary
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Febyuary
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Faebruary
A
Correct answer
Explanation
February is the correct spelling. Many people incorrectly drop the first 'r' (Febuary), but both 'r's are present. The pronunciation often leads to the missing 'r' error.
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higharchy
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hi-archy
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hierarchy
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hiarchy
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Hierarchy is the correct spelling, from Greek 'hierarchia'. Common misspellings often replace 'i' with 'y' or add hyphens. Remember: 'hier-' (holy/sacred) + '-archy' (rule/ruler).
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jewlery
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Jewellery
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jewalry
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jewelery
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Jewelery (or jewellery) is the correct spelling. In American English, 'jewelry' is common but 'jewelery' is also accepted. 'Jewellery' is British spelling. The root is 'jewel' + '-ry' suffix.
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paarlament
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parliyament
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parlament
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parliament
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Parliament is the correct spelling, from French 'parlement'. Common misspellings often replace 'ia' with 'ae' or misspell the middle vowels. Remember the pattern: par-lia-ment.
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perscription
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prescription
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priscription
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prescripbtion
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Prescription is the correct spelling, from Latin 'praescriptio'. Common misspellings often swap 's' for 'c' or add extra letters. Remember: pre- + 'script' (write) + -ion. The medical context helps: 'doctor's prescription'.
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pronounsiation
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pronaunciation
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pronunciation
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praunaonciation
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Pronunciation' is the correct spelling. Option A incorrectly adds an 'o' after 'n', option B adds an extra 'a' after 'n', and option D has multiple errors including 'auna' instead of 'un' and an extra 'o'. The correct spelling follows the pattern pronounce + -ation.
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zology
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zoolaugy
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zuology
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zoology
D
Correct answer
Explanation
'Zoology' is the correct spelling. Option A is missing the second 'o', option B replaces the second 'o' with 'u', and option C replaces the first 'o' with 'u'. The correct spelling comes from the Greek 'zoon' (animal) plus 'logy' (study of).
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embarrass
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embaras
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embarraess
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embarras
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is embarrass with double 'r' and double 's'. The word follows the pattern of other English words with paired consonants like occur or miss.
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sicotherapist
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physcoutherapist
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sychotherapist
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psychotherapist
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is psychotherapist with the Greek prefix psycho- meaning mind or soul. This combines properly with therapist to form the complete word.