Commonly Misspelled Words in English
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Which word is misspelled in the list from I to R?

  • intelligence
  • its
  • irresistible
  • judgement (correct)
  • In the list from S to Z, which word is spelled incorrectly?

  • schedule
  • sense
  • suprise (correct)
  • scissors
  • Among the misspelled words, which word has an incorrect spelling rendered as 'occured'?

  • noticeable
  • occurring
  • occurred (correct)
  • occurrence
  • 'Familliar' is an incorrect spelling. What is the correct spelling of this word?

    <p>familiar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correctly spelled word from the list provided.

    <p>preference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word is used as an example to show an exception to the rule that a suffix starting with a consonant does not change the spelling of the word?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a word ends with a suffix starting with a consonant, according to the rule mentioned, what should typically happen to the word's spelling?

    <p>The spelling should remain the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing tables showing frequently misspelled words in the text?

    <p>To help writers identify and avoid common spelling mistakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, why do writers often misspell words despite English spelling rules?

    <p>Because there are many exceptions to the rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of English spelling does the text highlight as contributing to frequent misspellings?

    <p>The abundance of exceptions to spelling rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spelling rule pertains to the sequence of i and e in most words?

    <p>Rule 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word represents an exception to the rule about the sound 'a' as in weigh?

    <p>conscience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spelling rule focuses on changing 'y' to 'i' when a suffix is added?

    <p>Rule 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of spelling rules, which rule addresses doubling the consonant when adding a suffix to a word ending in (consonant, vowel, consonant)?

    <p>Rule 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word exemplifies a case where there is no silent 'e' at the end due to the short sound of the vowel?

    <p>mic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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