English Language

Spellings

1,738 Questions
All Vowel Confusion 386 Inserted or Omitted Letters 380 Single vs. Double Consonants 319 Silent Letters 140 Confusable Suffix Endings 121 Suffix Application Rules 82 Foreign Origin Spellings 67 Letter Transposition 58 Homophone Confusion 40 Prefix Application Rules 21

Spellings Questions

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Collepse

  2. Collapse

  3. Callpse

  4. Collpse
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'collapse' with two L's and two P's in the middle. Option B correctly spells this word, while the other options misspell it by omitting or misplacing letters. This is a common word that means to fall down or break down suddenly.

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Competiion

  2. Comption

  3. Competition

  4. Compitioan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'competition' with 'tion' at the end. Option C correctly spells this word, which means a contest between individuals or groups. The other options incorrectly spell the suffix or omit letters.

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Correpse

  2. Corspseoe

  3. Copouse

  4. Correspondence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spelling is 'correspondence' which means communication between people, especially letters or emails. Option D correctly spells this longer word, while the other options are misspellings that change the meaning entirely or are nonsensical.

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Dearth

  2. Dirtth

  3. Dr<font size="2">aeth</font>

  4. Derth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dearth is the correct spelling meaning scarcity, shortage, or lack of something. The word comes from Old English and is commonly used in phrases like "a dearth of evidence" or "a dearth of resources." Common misspellings often confuse the 'ea' vowel combination or add unnecessary letters.

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Eccentricity

  2. Eccantry

  3. Eccantery

  4. Eccantricy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Eccentricity is the correct spelling, referring to unconventional or slightly strange behavior. The word derives from 'eccentric' meaning deviating from the norm. Remember the double 'c' and single 'r' with the '-ity' suffix is standard.

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Duardgay

  2. Drudgay

  3. Dorgey

  4. Drudgery
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Drudgery is the correct spelling meaning dull, menial, or hard work. The word follows the pattern with 'u' after 'dr' and 'ery' at the end. It's related to drudge, meaning to do tedious work.

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Ellanetry

  2. Elementary

  3. Ellantry

  4. Elamatry
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Elementary is the correct spelling, meaning basic, fundamental, or introductory. The word contains 'ele' followed by 'ment' and 'ary'. It's commonly used in education (elementary school) and science.

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Difince

  2. Defiance

  3. Defiace

  4. Dafiace
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Defiance is the correct spelling meaning open resistance or bold disobedience. The word starts with 'de-' followed by 'fi' and ends with '-ance'. Remember it's related to defy (to resist or challenge authority).

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Depression

  2. Dapresion

  3. Deprasion

  4. Deprion
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Depression is the correct spelling referring to a medical condition or economic downturn. It has 'de-' prefix, 'press' root, and '-ion' suffix. Common in both mental health contexts and economic discussions.

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Diegnosys

  2. Diagnosis

  3. Diegnasis

  4. Diegouse
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Diagnosis is the correct spelling meaning identification of a disease or problem. It has 'dia-' prefix (meaning through or across) and 'gnosis' root (meaning knowledge). The 'g' is silent but essential.

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Deasern

  2. Disearn

  3. Discern

  4. Disorn
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Discern is the correct spelling meaning to perceive, recognize, or distinguish something. The prefix 'dis-' means apart or away, and 'cern' comes from Latin meaning to separate or sift. It's about seeing clearly or making judgments.

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Enthusian

  2. Enthusaion

  3. Enthusiasm

  4. Enthuisaiom
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Enthusiasm is the correct spelling meaning intense excitement or eagerness. The word follows 'en-' prefix, 'thus' core, and '-iasm' ending. Remember the 'i' after 'th' and the 'asm' ending.

Multiple choice

Select the option that spells the word correctly.

  1. Forabde

  2. Foribode

  3. Forebode

  4. Forebidi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Forebode is the correct spelling meaning to predict or portend something bad. It combines 'fore-' (before) with 'bode' (omen or sign). The word is often used in contexts of predicting negative events.