TerraNova Spelling 1

Question 1

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Necessary

Answer

Necessary is spelled with one 'c' and two 's's: n-e-c-e-s-s-a-r-y.

Question 2

Which word is spelled incorrectly?

Accepted Answer

Recieve

Answer

Recieve is misspelled; the correct spelling is 'receive,' following the 'i before e except after c' rule.

Question 3

Choose the correctly spelled word: the teacher gave her ________ for the behavior.

Accepted Answer

Approval

Answer

Approval is spelled a-p-p-r-o-v-a-l with two p's and one l.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

Accepted Answer

Accommodate

Answer

Accommodate has two c's and two m's: a-c-c-o-m-m-o-d-a-t-e.

Question 5

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Environment

Answer

Environment is spelled e-n-v-i-r-o-n-m-e-n-t, with 'iron' in the middle.

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