Spelling Flashcards
7 cards from real CritiCall Dispatcher Test practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Spelling flashcards as text
Pick the right spelling.
Answer: sacrilegious
This question tests knowledge of complex English spelling. The correct spelling of the word is 'sacrilegious,' which is often misspelled due to the 'i' and 'e' combination and the 'gious' ending. Options A, C, and D present common misspellings, particularly with the vowel order and the suffix.
Pick the right spelling.
Answer: desperate
This question tests common English spelling. The correct spelling of the word is 'desperate,' with an 'e' in the second syllable. Options A, C, and D show common errors, often substituting 'e' with 'a' or 'i,' which changes the pronunciation and spelling.
Pick the right spelling.
Answer: conscientious
This question assesses knowledge of a challenging English spelling. The correct spelling is 'conscientious,' featuring the 'sci' combination and the 'tious' suffix. Many people misspell this word by omitting or transposing letters, as seen in options B, C, and D, making it a good test of precise recall.
Pick the right spelling.
Answer: argument
This question tests common English spelling. The correct spelling of the word is 'argument,' which notably drops the 'e' from 'argue' when the suffix '-ment' is added. Options A, B, and C include the 'e' from 'argue,' which is a common error.
Pick the right spelling.
Answer: humorous
This question tests common English spelling. The correct spelling of the word is 'humorous,' which retains the 'o' from 'humor' (American English) or 'humour' (British English) before adding the '-ous' suffix. Options A, B, and C present common misspellings, often omitting the 'o' or changing the vowel.
Pick the right spelling.
Answer: occurrence
This question tests a commonly misspelled English word. The correct spelling of 'occurrence' features a double 'c' and a double 'r,' followed by 'ence.' Options A, B, and D present common errors, such as missing one of the double letters or using 'ance' instead of 'ence.'
Pick the right spelling.
Answer: pigeon
This question tests common English spelling. The correct spelling of the word is 'pigeon,' with the 'eo' vowel combination. Options A, C, and D present common misspellings, often transposing the vowels or using incorrect vowel combinations.