MAT Spelling

Question 1

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

receive

Answer

'Receive' follows the rule 'i before e except after c,' making it the correct spelling.

Question 2

Choose the correctly spelled word.

Accepted Answer

believe

Answer

'Believe' is the standard English spelling of this word.

Question 3

Which word is spelled incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

embarass

Answer

'Embarrass' requires double 'r' and double 's' — the correct spelling is 'embarrass.'

Question 4

Select the word with the correct spelling.

Accepted Answer

accommodate

Answer

'Accommodate' has double 'c' and double 'm,' making it one of the most commonly misspelled words.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

Accepted Answer

separate

Answer

'Separate' contains 'a rat' in the middle, which is a common memory trick for the correct spelling.

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