BKSB Spelling and Vocabulary 3

Question 1

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The manager showed great ___ in handling the conflict'?

Accepted Answer

Diplomacy

Answer

'Diplomacy' is spelled with '-macy' at the end, meaning skill in handling sensitive matters.

Question 2

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misunderstand'?

Accepted Answer

Wrongly or badly

Answer

The prefix 'mis-' means wrongly or badly, so 'misunderstand' means to understand incorrectly.

Question 3

Choose the correctly spelled word.

Accepted Answer

Occurred

Answer

'Occurred' doubles both the 'c' and the 'r' before adding '-ed'.

Question 4

Which sentence uses 'their', 'there', and 'they're' correctly?

Accepted Answer

They're over there with their friends.

Answer

'They're' = they are; 'there' = a place; 'their' = belonging to them.

Question 5

What does 'concise' mean?

Accepted Answer

Giving information clearly using few words

Answer

'Concise' means expressing information clearly and in as few words as necessary.

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