English Language

Spelling and Odd One Out

193 Questions

Spelling and odd one out questions require identifying correctly and incorrectly spelt words. These problems test orthographic standardization and vocabulary depth. This section is critical for English language proficiency in banking and administrative exams.

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Spelling and Odd One Out Questions

Multiple choice

Rhyming word to 'greenery' is

  1. gravy

  2. imaginary

  3. curry

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

'Greenery' and 'scenery' rhyme because they share the same ending sound pattern '-enery'. Both words end with identical vowel and consonant sounds, creating a perfect rhyme. The other options (gravy, imaginary, curry) do not share this rhyming pattern.

Multiple choice

Directions: The question has four items. Select the word that does not belong to the group.

  1. Rancid

  2. Tainted

  3. Sour

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

The question asks to identify the word that doesn't belong. 'Rancid', 'Tainted', and 'Sour' all describe unpleasant or spoiled qualities - typically used for food or smells that have gone bad. 'Toothsome' means pleasant or agreeable to the taste - it's the only positive word in the group. While the other three describe something bad or spoiled, toothsome describes something good or enjoyable.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the correct spelling of 'pureifys'?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

The Hydrosphere is an imaginary (1) sphere. However, its importance is not imaginary. The hydrosphere contains all the water that is above, below, or upon the surface of the earth. It also includes (2) the water inside plants and animals. The larger part of the earth's hydrosphere is salt water. The water cycle pureifys (3) the atmosphere and surface water by removing (4) pollutants. It (5) supplies usable water to living things on land. It does so by purifying the saltwater of the oceans and by turning (6) it into fresh water. All life thus depends upon an "active hydrosphere." That means an intact or undamaged hydrosphere with a running (7) water cycle. Since all living things use water inside their bodies, an active hydrosphere and life travel hand in hand (8).

  1. purefies

  2. purifyies

  3. purifies

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

The misspelled word 'pureifys' should be corrected to 'purifies' - the third person singular form of the verb 'purify.' For verbs ending in consonant + y, change y to i and add -es. 'Purefies' and 'puriefies' don't follow this rule, and 'purifyies' incorrectly keeps the y.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following word is spelt in four different ways. Pick out the correctly spelt word.

  1. Psychology

  2. Psychalogy

  3. Psycology

  4. Sychology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following word is spelt in four different ways. Pick out the correctly spelt word.

  1. Parallel

  2. Paralel

  3. Parralell

  4. Parellel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

Directions: The following word is spelt in four different ways. Pick out the correctly spelt word.

  1. Unparalelled

  2. Unparelled

  3. Unparalleled

  4. Unparallelled
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.