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Question 1

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

accommodate

Answer

"Accommodate" is the correct spelling, containing double 'c' and double 'm'.

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

Accepted Answer

necessary

Answer

"Necessary" has one 'c' and two 's' letters — a helpful mnemonic is 'one collar, two socks.'

Question 3

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

achieve

Answer

"Achieve" is correctly spelled; the others violate the 'i before e except after c' rule.

Question 4

How is the plural of "potato" spelled?

Accepted Answer

potatoes

Answer

"Potatoes" is the correct plural, following the rule for words ending in a consonant + 'o'.

Question 5

Which of the following is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

occurrence

Answer

"Occurrence" is correct with double 'c' and double 'r' before the suffix '-ence'.

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