Tag: softskills

The correct spelling is 'Fabricating'. The 'c' is used to produce the 'k' sound before the 'a'. Using 'k' or 'ck' is incorrect in this word's morphological structure.

The correct spelling is 'Constellation' - a group of stars forming a pattern. The double 's' and double 'l' are both required. This comes from Latin 'constellatio'.

The correct spelling is 'Unenviable' meaning not desirable or worth envying. The prefix 'un-' plus 'enviable' (from 'envy'). Options A, B, and D all misspell the base word.

The correct spelling is 'Enthusiasm'. It ends in '-iasm'. The distractors add extra vowels like 'a' or 'u' before the 'm', which are incorrect phonetic interpretations.

The correct spelling is 'Astonishing'. It follows standard English spelling rules with a single 's' and 'h'. The distractors are common misspellings involving doubled consonants.

The phrasal verb 'pick on' means to criticize, tease, or treat someone unfairly or unkindly. When Sandra is 'picking on' someone, she is repeatedly finding faults or being mean to them. Option C correctly identifies this as criticism, while the other options suggest positive or neutral interactions.

The correct spelling of the word for someone who creates sculptures is 'sculptor' with one 'p' and ending in '-or'. Option A incorrectly doubles the 'p'. Option C uses 'k' instead of 'c', and Option D omits the 'o'. Remember that words ending in '-or' usually come from Latin roots.

The correct spelling is 'Barbarian'. It uses 'a' in both the second and third syllables. The distractors incorrectly substitute 'e' for 'a' in those positions.

The correct spelling is 'Constellation'. It requires a double 'l' and a single 's'. The distractors either double the 's', use a single 'l', or use 'sh' instead of 't' for the 'sh' sound.

The correct spelling is 'Fantabulous', a portmanteau of 'fantastic' and 'fabulous'. It ends in the standard suffix '-ous'. The distractors use '-os' or '-olous', which are incorrect.