ELTIS Spelling and Word Formation

Question 1

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

receive

Answer

'Receive' follows the rule 'i before e except after c,' so the 'ei' combination is correct after the letter 'c'.

Question 2

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

necessary

Answer

'Necessary' is spelled with one 'c' and two 's' letters: n-e-c-e-s-s-a-r-y.

Question 3

Select the correctly spelled word from the options below:

Accepted Answer

accommodate

Answer

'Accommodate' has a double 'c' and a double 'm': a-c-c-o-m-m-o-d-a-t-e.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

Accepted Answer

occurred

Answer

'Occurred' doubles the final 'r' before adding '-ed' because the stress falls on the last syllable of the base verb.

Question 5

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

believe

Answer

'Believe' is spelled b-e-l-i-e-v-e, with 'ie' in the middle following the standard 'i before e' pattern.

ELTIS - English Language Test for International Students Practice Test