Spelling Rules and Examples Quiz

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Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

  • conscous
  • conscensious
  • conscientious (correct)
  • concsious

Identify the misspelled word.

  • humorous
  • courteous
  • continous (correct)
  • courageous

Which word means 'lacking in awareness or perception'?

  • nervous
  • ficticious
  • unconscious (correct)
  • jealous

Which of the following words refers to someone who is sly or roguish?

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What is the correct spelling of the word that conveys being willing to provide help or show respect?

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Conscientious

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

Fictitious

Created or designed for the purpose of fiction or entertainment.

Conscious

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings.

Humorous

Causing laughter or amusement.

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Continuous

Continuing without interruption.

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Study Notes

Spelling Rules and Examples

  • Conscientious: Careful and thorough; reflects mindful attention to detail, duty, and responsibility. Often associated with moral principles and ethical behavior.

  • Fictitious: Not real; invented or imagined. Implies a deliberate fabrication or falsehood, often in literature or creative works.

  • Conscious: Aware of oneself and one's surroundings; implies an active awareness of sensations, thoughts, and experiences. Can also refer to a state of being awake.

  • Humorous: Causing amusement or laughter; evokes a sense of pleasure and amusement, often through wit, irony, or satire.

  • Continuous: Uninterrupted or without pauses; implies an ongoing process or state that persists without cessation.

  • Jealous: Feeling envious or resentful of rivals or competitors, often regarding possessions, relationships, or achievements. Implies a desire to possess what another possesses.

  • Courageous: Having or showing courage; implies bravery, boldness, and determination in the face of fear or danger.

  • Mischievous: Playfully troublesome or naughty; implies a deliberate, often playful, intent to cause minor trouble or annoyance.

  • Courteous: Polite and showing respect to others; implies consideration and kindness in interactions with others. Emphasizes respectful behavior.

  • Nervous: Feeling anxious or uneasy; implies a state of apprehension or worry, often characterized by physiological responses like trembling or rapid heartbeat.

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