Learn English Spelling 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

Accepted Answer

definitely

Answer

"Definitely" is derived from the word "finite" — de-fi-nite-ly.

Question 2

Which spelling is correct in American English?

Accepted Answer

traveled

Answer

In American English, "traveled" uses a single 'l'; British English uses "travelled."

Question 3

Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

pronounciation

Answer

The correct spelling is "pronunciation" — the 'o' in "pronounce" changes position in the noun form.

Question 4

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

separate

Answer

"Separate" is the correct spelling — there is a 'par' in the middle: sep-ar-ate.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

Accepted Answer

calendar

Answer

"Calendar" ends in '-ar' with an 'e' in the second syllable: cal-en-dar.

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