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1 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'to provide with something desired or needed'?
- accomodate
- accommodate
- acommodate
- accommadate
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'accommodate'. It comes from Latin 'accommodatus' (from 'ac-' + 'commodus' meaning 'fit, proper'). Note the double 'c' and double 'm'. -
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2 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'to set apart, disconnect, or divide'?
- seperate
- seprate
- separate
- separate
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'separate'. The common misspelling 'seperate' is wrong. Remember that there is 'a rat' in 'separate' (sep-A-rat-e). -
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3 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'without doubt, certainly'?
- definitely
- definately
- definitly
- definently
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'definitely'. It comes from Latin 'definitus' (past participle of 'definire' meaning 'to limit, define'). Watch out for the two 'i's and no 'a'. -
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4 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'to cause someone to feel awkward, self‑conscious, or ashamed'?
- embarass
- embaras
- embarras
- embarrass
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'embarrass'. It has two 'r's and two 's's. Originates from French 'embarrasser' (to block, hinder). -
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5 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'an event or incident that happens'?
- ocurrence
- occurrence
- occurence
- occurance
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'occurrence'. Double 'c', double 'r' – but only one 'r' in the middle and two at the end? Actually it's 'occur' + 'rence' but with a doubled 'r' before -ence. Remember: two 'c's, two 'r's? No: one 'c' in 'cur'? Wait: 'occurrence' has two 'c's? It has 'occ' (two c's) and 'rr' (two r's). Yes: o‑c‑c‑u‑r‑r‑e‑n‑c‑e. -
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6 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'so as to be open to or shared by all; not private'?
- publicly
- publically
- publikly
- pubicly
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'publicly'. Many mistakenly write 'publically' because of 'public' + 'ally', but the correct adverbial form drops the 'c' before -ly. It's 'public' + 'ly' = 'publicly'. -
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7 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'to come into possession of something given or sent'?
- recieve
- receve
- reseive
- receive
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'receive'. The classic 'i before e except after c' rule applies here: 're‑ceive' – the 'e' comes before the 'i' because it follows a 'c'. -
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8 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'a special right, advantage, or immunity granted to a person or group'?
- privilege
- priviledge
- privelege
- previlege
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'privilege'. It comes from Latin 'privilegium' (private law). Watch out for the order: 'privi' then 'lege' – no 'd' after 'i'. -
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9 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'a group of people appointed to perform a specific function'?
- comittee
- commitee
- committee
- comitee
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'committee'. It has double 'm', double 't', double 'e' – three sets of double letters! Derived from Latin 'committere' (to entrust). -
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10 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'free from outside control; not depending on another's authority'?
- independant
- independent
- independnt
- indepentent
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'independent'. The suffix is '-ent' not '-ant'. Derived from 'in-' + 'depend' + '-ent'. Think of 'depend' + 'ent'. -
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11 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'to put forward (something) as suitable for a purpose; praise or endorse'?
- recommend
- reccommend
- recomend
- recommed
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'recommend'. It has double 'c' and double 'm'? No – it has one 'c'? Actually it's 're‑com‑mend': double 'm', single 'c'. From Latin 're-' + 'commendare' (to entrust). -
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12 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'required to be done, achieved, or present; essential'?
- neccessary
- necesary
- necessary
- necessery
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'necessary'. One 'c', two 's's? Actually it's 'ne‑ces‑sa‑ry' – one 'c' and double 's'. From Latin 'necessarius' (unavoidable). -
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13 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'the process of keeping something in good condition'?
- maintainance
- maintenence
- maintenence
- maintenance
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'maintenance'. The verb 'maintain' changes: 'maintain' + 'enance' → 'maintenance'. Note the 'ten' not 'tain'. From Old French 'maintenir'. -
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14 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'a strong, regular, repeated pattern of sound or movement'?
- rythm
- rhythm
- rhythem
- rhythim
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'rhythm'. It's one of the few English words with no vowels (except the 'y' acting as a vowel). From Greek 'rhythmos'. -
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15 Which is the correct spelling of the word meaning 'an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior'?
- conscience
- concience
- consciense
- conshence
Correct!Wrong!The correct spelling is 'conscience'. Do not confuse with 'conscious'. 'Conscience' has 'science' in it (con‑science). From Latin 'conscientia' (knowledge within oneself). -
Quiz: Try To Ace This Commonly Misspelled Words Test If Your IQ Is Above Average
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Top Speller (12–15 correct)
You scoredCorrect!Your spelling skills are exceptional! You have a sharp eye for detail and a strong command of English vocabulary. Keep challenging yourself with tricky words. - Quiz result
Middle Master (6–11 correct)
You scoredCorrect!Not bad! You get most common words right but might stumble on a few tricky ones. A little more practice and you'll reach the top tier. - Quiz result
Bottom Needs Review (0–5 correct)
You scoredCorrect!Time to hit the dictionary! These are frequently misspelled words even by adults. Focus on the patterns and rules to improve quickly.
