IEO Spelling and Word Formation 2

Question 1

Identify the correctly spelled word:

Accepted Answer

Recommend

Answer

The correct spelling is 'Recommend' — with one 'c' and double 'm'.

Question 2

Which word formation is CORRECT for the adjective form of 'beauty'?

Accepted Answer

Beautiful

Answer

When forming adjectives from nouns ending in 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add '-ful': beauty → beautiful.

Question 3

Choose the CORRECTLY spelled word:

Accepted Answer

Mischievous

Answer

The correct spelling is 'Mischievous' — note it is three syllables, not four: mis-chie-vous.

Question 4

Which sentence contains a SPELLING error?

Accepted Answer

The principle of the school arrived.

Answer

'Principle' means a fundamental rule or truth. The head of a school is a 'Principal'. This is a common spelling/usage confusion.

Question 5

Choose the correct word formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to 'necessary':

Accepted Answer

Unnecessary

Answer

The prefix 'un-' is added directly to 'necessary', maintaining all letters: un + necessary = unnecessary (double 'n' at the join).

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