Stanford Achievement Spelling Flashcards
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Which of the following sentences contains a spelling error?
Answer: It is neccessary to bring your own equipment for the trip.
The word 'necessary' is misspelled as 'neccessary'. A common mnemonic for 'necessary' is that it has one 'c' (like a collar) and two 's's (like sleeves).
The librarian asked the students to be quiet and show proper _________ for the other patrons.
Answer: etiquette
The correct spelling is 'etiquette'. This word, of French origin, has a unique spelling that must be memorized, particularly the 'que' and 'tte' endings.
A student is writing a report about weather phenomena. Which word should they use to describe something that happens very suddenly and unexpectedly?
Answer: Abruptly
The correct spelling is 'abruptly'. The base word is 'abrupt', and the suffix '-ly' is added without any other changes.
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
Answer: Mischievous
The correct spelling is 'mischievous'. A common error is to transpose the 'i' and 'e' or to add an extra 'i' before the '-ous' suffix. The correct order is 'i' before 'e'.
The manager needed to _________ the new policy to ensure all employees understood the changes.
Answer: disseminate
The correct spelling is 'disseminate', which means to spread or circulate information widely. The word has a double 's' and ends with '-inate'.
Identify the misspelled word in the following list.
Answer: Pronounciation
The word 'pronunciation' is misspelled as 'pronounciation'. Although the verb is 'pronounce' (with an 'o-u'), the noun form drops the 'o', becoming 'pronunciation'.
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