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Which rule may help you remember the correct spelling of words like 'believe' and 'deceive'?
Which rule may help you remember the correct spelling of words like 'believe' and 'deceive'?
In American English, what is the correct spelling of the word 'theatre'?
In American English, what is the correct spelling of the word 'theatre'?
When adding prefixes to words, what happens to the spelling of the root word?
When adding prefixes to words, what happens to the spelling of the root word?
Which of the following is an acceptable variant spelling based on the text?
Which of the following is an acceptable variant spelling based on the text?
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What is the correct spelling rule mentioned in the text for words with i and e succeeding each other?
What is the correct spelling rule mentioned in the text for words with i and e succeeding each other?
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Which of these is NOT an example of a word with variant or alternate spellings?
Which of these is NOT an example of a word with variant or alternate spellings?
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Choose the correct alternative spelling pairing from the options below:
Choose the correct alternative spelling pairing from the options below:
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'While' and 'whilst' are examples of what kind of words according to the text?
'While' and 'whilst' are examples of what kind of words according to the text?
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'Judgment' and 'judgement' are examples of:
'Judgment' and 'judgement' are examples of:
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'Believe' and 'beleive' are examples of words with what issue according to the text?
'Believe' and 'beleive' are examples of words with what issue according to the text?
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Study Notes
Words with Double Letters
- English words with double letters are often misspelled, so it's essential to be aware of these words and remember their correct spellings.
- Examples of words with a single pair of double letters: personnel, harass, profession, illegitimate, questionnaire, occasion, recommend, parallel, referred.
- Examples of words with two pairs of double letters: accommodate, millennium, aggression, occurrence, committed, possession, embarrass, success, happiness, succeed.
Words with Silent Letters
- There are English words that contain silent letters, which are not pronounced when the words are read.
- Examples of words with silent b: doubt, debt, subtle.
- Examples of words with silent c: ascend, descend, convalescent.
- Examples of words with silent g: align, foreign, sign.
American-English vs British-English
- Some words have different spellings in American and British English.
- Examples: labor - labour, barbeque - barbecue.
Words with i and e
- Words with the letters i and e succeeding each other, such as siev, believe, receipt, and deceive, are commonly misspelled.
- Rule to remember: i before e except after c.
Adding Prefixes
- When adding prefixes to words, the spelling of the root word does not change.
Consistency in Spelling
- Consistency in spelling should be given priority, whether you write using American or British spelling.
- A dictionary or spell checker can help if you're unsure of a particular word's spelling.
Variant or Alternative Spellings
- Some English words have variant or alternate spellings, which are acceptable.
- Consult a dictionary to decide which form to use, as the main entry word shows the standard spelling, and variant spellings are indicated.
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Test your knowledge on English words with double letters, commonly misspelled words, and remember their correct spellings in this quiz. Explore words like 'personnel', 'profession', 'parallel', and more.
