Spellings Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Tunbalar

  2. Tumbeler

  3. Tumblar

  4. Tumbler

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tumbler is the correct spelling for a drinking glass or acrobat. It combines 'tumble' with the '-er' suffix indicating an agent or object. The other options incorrectly modify vowels or use 'a' instead of 'e'.

Multiple choice
  1. Conescenc

  2. Counscience

  3. Conscience

  4. Concience

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'Conscience' with 'sc' in the middle. This word refers to a person's inner sense of right and wrong. Option A incorrectly writes it as 'Conescenc', B as 'Counscience' (adding 'ou'), and D as 'Concience' (missing 'n'). Remember: conscience has 'sci' like science.

Multiple choice
  1. Preferrence

  2. Preference

  3. Preferrance

  4. Prefference

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'Preference' with a single 'r' after 'e'. This noun means a greater liking for one alternative over another. Option A incorrectly doubles the 'r' (Preferrence), C changes the ending (Preferrance), and D has both errors. The rule: prefer becomes preference (single r).

Multiple choice
  1. Interupt

  2. Interuppt

  3. Interrupt

  4. Intrrupt

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'Interrupt' with double 'r' but single 't'. This verb means to break the continuity of something. Option A writes it with one 'r' (Interupt), B incorrectly doubles both letters (Interuppt), and D is missing the 'i' (Intrrupt). The pattern: interrupt has 'rr' like occur and differ.