Clerical Exams Federal Spelling 3

Question 1

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Necessary

Answer

'Necessary' has one 'c' and two 's' letters.

Question 2

Which of the following is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Privilege

Answer

'Privilege' — note there is no 'd' in this word; a common error is inserting 'd'.

Question 3

Which spelling is correct?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance

Answer

'Maintenance' is the correct spelling. Note the '-ance' ending and the 'e' in 'maintenance'.

Question 4

Select the correctly spelled word:

Accepted Answer

Supersede

Answer

'Supersede' — the only English word ending in '-sede' (not '-cede' or '-ceed').

Question 5

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Embarrass

Answer

'Embarrass' has double 'r' and double 's'.

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