English Language

Spellings

1,738 Questions
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Spellings Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option with correct spellings of the underlined words.

Assam is the meeting ground of diverse cultures. The people of the enchanting state of Assam is a mixture of various races such as Mongoloid, Indo-Burmese, Indo-Iranian and Aryan. The Assamese culture is a rich and exotic tapustry of all these races evolved through a long assimilative process. The natives of the state of Assam are known as "Asomiya" (Assamese), which is also the state language of Assam. The state has a large number of tribes, each unique in its tradition, culture, dress and exotic way of life. Diverse tribes like Bodo, Kachari, Karbi, Miri, Mishmi, Rabha, etc co-exist in Assam, most tribes have their own languages, though, Assamese is the principal language of the state. A majority of the Assamese are the Vaishnavas (a sect of Hinduism). The Vaishnavas do not believe in idul worshiping and perform Nama Kirtana where the glory of Lord Vishnu is recited.

  1. Tapestry, Idol

  2. Tapastry, Ideal

  3. Tapistry, Idle

  4. Tapestri, Idel

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The correct spellings are tapestry and idol. Option 1 is the right answer.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correctly spelt word from the following options:

  1. Irrilegious

  2. Ireligious

  3. Irriligeous

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

Irreligious (Option D) is correctly spelled with 'ir-' prefix and double 'l' before '-eous'. Options A and C incorrectly use 'rile-' instead of 'rel-', and Option B has only one 'l' in 'religious'. The root is 'religion' + 'ir-' prefix.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correctly spelt word from the following options:

  1. Idolatry

  2. Idealatery

  3. Idealatory

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

Idolatry (Option A) is correctly spelled - it means worship of idols. Options B, C, and D incorrectly add extra letters or change the spelling. The word comes from Greek 'eidololatreia' and follows standard spelling conventions.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correctly spelt word from the following options:

  1. Teatotaller

  2. Teatoller

  3. Teetotaller

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

Teetotaller (Option C) is correctly spelled with 'tee-' (not 'tea-') and double 't' and 'l'. The term refers to someone who completely abstains from alcohol. Options A, B, and D have incorrect letter combinations or missing doubles.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correctly spelt word from the following options:

  1. Heriditary

  2. Hereditary

  3. Hereditery

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

Hereditary (Option B) is correctly spelled with 'e' after 'h' and '-ary' suffix. Options A, C, and D incorrectly use 'i' in various positions or omit letters. The word relates to traits passed genetically from parents to offspring.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the wrongly spelt word from the given options. If all the words are correct, mark (5) as your answer.

  1. pasionate

  2. resolute

  3. obstinate

  4. vilify

  5. all correct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Option A 'pasionate' is misspelt. The correct spelling is 'passionate' with two 's' letters. The other words are correctly spelled: 'resolute' means determined, 'obstinate' means stubborn, and 'vilify' means to speak ill of someone. Therefore option A is the wrongly spelt word.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the wrongly spelt word from the given options. If all the words are correct, mark (5) as your answer.

  1. exhileration

  2. expert

  3. expect

  4. exam

  5. all correct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Option A 'exhileration' is misspelt. The correct spelling is 'exhilaration' with two 'l' letters after 'h'. The word means a feeling of great happiness and excitement. The other words are correctly spelled: 'expert', 'expect', and 'exam'. Therefore option A is the wrongly spelt word.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the wrongly spelt word from the given options. If all the words are correct, mark (5) as your answer.

  1. funeral

  2. fugitive

  3. furbish

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

All three words - funeral, fugitive, and furbish - are correctly spelled. 'Funeral' means a ceremony for the dead, 'fugitive' means someone running away from law, and 'furbish' means to polish or renew. Since all options A, B, and C are correctly spelled, option D 'all correct' is the right choice.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the wrongly spelt word from the given options. If all the words are correct, mark (5) as your answer.

  1. devoid

  2. deviate

  3. destitute

  4. devor

  5. all correct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Devor' appears to be the incorrectly spelled word. The intended word is likely 'devour' (to eat something greedily) or possibly a Hindi-derived term. 'Devoid' (completely lacking), 'deviate' (to depart from), and 'destitute' (extremely poor) are all correctly spelled English words. Option D correctly identifies 'devor' as the spelling error.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the wrongly spelt word from the given options. If all the words are correct, mark (5) as your answer.

  1. impeccable

  2. impasse

  3. impenitent

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

All three words are correctly spelled. 'Impeccable' means flawless or perfect, 'impasse' means a deadlock or no-way-out situation, and 'impenitent' means not showing regret. Since all given options (A, B, C) are correctly spelled, option D 'all correct' is the appropriate choice.

Multiple choice

Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. cigarate

  2. sigaratte

  3. sigarette

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

Cigarette is the correct spelling for the tobacco product rolled in thin paper. The word has two 'g's and two 't's: CIGARETTE. Options A, B, and C all have incorrect letter placements or missing letters. The spelling follows the French-origin pattern with double consonants.

Multiple choice

Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. brileance

  2. brillience

  3. brilliance

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

Brilliance is the correct spelling of the word meaning exceptional talent or intelligence, or the quality of being very bright/radiant. The options with single 'l' (brileance, briliance) or misspelled endings (brillience) are incorrect.

Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that spells the word correctly:

  1. Pretentious

  2. Pretoues

  3. Pretiges

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

This is a spelling question. The correct spelling is 'Pretentious' (A) - meaning attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed. The other options (B) Pretoues, (C) Pretiges, and (D) Prites are all incorrect spellings.