English Language
Spellings
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Spellings Questions
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Approaching
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Aproaching
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Aproching
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Approtching
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Approaching' with double 'p' and 'h'. This verb means coming near in time or space. Option B misses the first 'p' (Aproaching), C also misses 'p' and has one 'h' (Aproching), and D misspells it as 'Approtching'. Approach follows the same pattern as appear and appoint.
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Magnificent
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Megnificant
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Megnificient
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Magnifitiant
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Magnificent' with 'i' after 'g' and 'c' before 'ent'. This adjective means extremely beautiful or impressive. Option B writes 'Megnificant' (wrong vowels), C has 'Megnificient', and D is 'Magnifitiant'. Remember: magnificent ends like significant and pacific.
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Psychology
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Psychalogy
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Psycology
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Sychology
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Psychology' starting with 'ps'. This is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Option B writes 'Psychalogy' (wrong ending), C has 'Psycology' (missing 'h'), and D misses the 'p' entirely (Sychology). The 'ps' comes from Greek, like in psychedelic and psalm.
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Hindrance
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Hinderance
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Hinderense
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Hinderence
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Hindrance' without 'e' before 'ance'. This noun means something that impedes or delays. Option B incorrectly adds 'e' (Hinderance), C writes 'Hinderense', and D has 'Hinderence'. The pattern: hinder becomes hindrance (drop the 'e' before adding 'ance').
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Parallel
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Paralel
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Parralell
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Parellel
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Parallel' with double 'l' but single 'r'. This adjective means side by side and having the same distance between them. Option B is 'Paralel' (one 'l'), C doubles both letters (Parralell), and D is 'Parellel'. Remember: parallel is like channel and cancel.
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Beginning
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Biginning
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Begining
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Biggening
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Beginning' with double 'n'. This noun means the start or origin of something. Option B writes 'Bigenning' (missing 'e'), C has 'Begining' (one 'n'), and D is 'Biggening' (multiple errors). The rule: begin doubles the 'n' when adding 'ing'.
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Never-the-less
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Nevertheless
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Neverthaless
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Nevrtheless
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Nevertheless' as one word, not hyphenated. This adverb means in spite of that or nonetheless. Option A incorrectly hyphenates it (Never-the-less), C writes 'Neverthaless', and D has 'Nevrtheless'. It's a compound word: never + the + less.
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Plebien
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Plabian
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Plebeian
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Plebiene
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Plebeian' referring to a commoner or ordinary person. Option A writes 'Plebien' (wrong ending), B is 'Plabian', and D has 'Plebiene'. This word comes from Latin 'plebs' meaning the common people. The 'ei' pattern is like ceiling and receipt.
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Unparalelled
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Unparelled
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Unparalleled
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Unparallelled
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct spelling is 'Unparalleled' with double 'l' but single 'r' in the middle. This adjective means having no equal or better. Option A writes 'Unparalelled' (one 'l', two 'r's), B is 'Unparelled', and D has 'Unparallelled' (double 'r'). Remember: it's un- + parallel + -ed.
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Beseige
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Beseage
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Besiege
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Besieage
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'Besiege' is the correct spelling of this word meaning to surround with military forces. The 'ie' follows the 'i before e' rule, and the ending is '-ege' not '-age' or '-ege'. Common misspellings often confuse the vowel order or add extra letters.
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Boistrous
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Boisterous
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Boistrus
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Boastrous
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'Boisterous' is the correct spelling, meaning noisy, energetic, and cheerful. The 'oi' diphthong is key, and it ends with '-ous'. Common errors include dropping the 'i' (boistrus) or misspelling the 'ous' ending.
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Teatoller
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Teatotaler
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Teetotaler
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Tetotaller
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Note that the word needs double e (ee) after the first T. Therefore Teetotaler is the correct spelling
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Cemetery
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Cemetry
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Cementry
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Cemetary
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Cemetery' is the correct spelling. Notice it's 'ceme-tery' (with e's), not 'cemetery' (ending in -ary). Many people incorrectly add an 'a' before the 'y', but the correct form uses 'e' throughout. The stress is on the first syllable.
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Idolatry
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Idolatery
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Idealatory
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Idolatary
A
Correct answer
Explanation
'Idolatry' is the correct spelling, meaning worship of idols. The word follows the pattern 'ido-la-try' with no 'e' after the 't'. Common misspellings often add 'e' (idolatery) or change the vowel arrangement (idealatory).
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Embarrass
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Embarras
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Embarass
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Embarras
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Correct Answer: Embarrass