English Language
Spellings
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Spellings Questions
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The word 'Grateful' is spelled correctly with 'au' after the initial 'g'. A common mistake is writing it as 'Greatful', but the correct form derives from 'gratitude' not 'great'. The answer A (True) is correct.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The word is misspelled as 'Seperate'. The correct spelling is 'separate', containing an 'a' instead of the second 'e'. Thus, the statement evaluating the spelling as correct is false.
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Appocalipse
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Apocalyps
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Apocalypse
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Apoccalyps
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is apocalypse with 'apo' at the start, 'calyp' in the middle, and 'se' at the end. It comes from Greek apokalypsis meaning revelation. Appocalypse has an incorrect 'p' instead of 'c'. Apocalyps misses the final 'e'. Apoccalyps has an extra 'c' and missing 'e'.
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Inquisitiveness
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Inqisitivenes
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Enquisitiveness
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Incuisitiveness
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Inquisitiveness is formed from 'inquisitive' + 'ness', so it's spelled i-n-q-u-i-s-i-t-i-v-e-n-e-s-s with double 's' at the end. Inqisitivenes misses 'u', 'i', and the final 's'. Enquisitiveness incorrectly starts with 'E'. Incuisitiveness has wrong vowels and misses 'i' before 'tiveness'.
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Perssure
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Presurre
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Pressure
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Pressurre
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Pressure is the correct word.
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Durgdery
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Drudgery
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Durdgerry
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Drudggery
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Drudgery is the correct word.
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Transmision
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Transmssion
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Tarnsmission
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Transmission
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None of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Transmission is the correct word.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Nymph is the correct spelling - a mythological spirit of nature, usually depicted as a beautiful maiden. The 'y' after 'n' and 'ph' ending are the key markers.
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Obliterate
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Obliterat
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Obliterte
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Obleiterate
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Obliterate is the correct spelling meaning to destroy completely. The key is 'liter' after the 'b', not 'literat' or 'literat'. The word comes from Latin 'oblitterare'.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Omen is the correct spelling - a sign or forewarning of something to come. It's a short word with just 'o-m-e-n'. Words like 'ominous' and 'ominously' derive from this root.
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Occurence
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Ocurrence
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Occurrence
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Occurrance
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Occurrence is the correct spelling. The pattern is 'oc-cur-rence' with double 'r' but single 'e' before the 'nce'. This follows the rule for words ending in '-cur' like concur, recur. Many mistakenly add an extra 'r' or change 'ence' to 'ance'.
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Oster
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Oyster
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Oister
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Ostor
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Oyster is the correct spelling - a marine mollusk. The 'y' after 'O' and 'st' in the middle are the key. Words like 'ostrich' or 'oster' are common misspellings to avoid.
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Pleasant
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Pleasanth
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Plasent
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Plaisant
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Pleasant is the correct spelling - meaning agreeable or enjoyable. The pattern is 'pleas' + 'ant' with 'ea' in the first syllable and 'ant' at the end. Common misspellings include changing 'ea' to 'a' or adding extra letters.
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Otcast
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Ocast
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Outcast
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Aootcast
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Outcast is the correct spelling - someone who is rejected or excluded from society. The 'ou' at the beginning and 'cast' at the end are the key parts. It's derived from 'out' + 'cast'.
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Opportuniti
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Opportute
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Opportunity
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Opotunitee
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Opportunity is the the correct spelling - a favorable circumstance or chance. The pattern is 'oppor-tun-i-ty' with 'pp' (double p), single 't', 'i' then 'ty'. Common misspellings include changing 'unity' to 'utee' or missing the double 'p'.