Which is the correct spelling?
Multiple Choice Spelling Test

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English
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9th Grade
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Medium
Kareen Mcleod-Vassell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
seperate
separate
separete
seperrate
Answer explanation
The correct spelling is 'separate', which means to set or keep apart. The other options are common misspellings.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the correct spelling?
embarass
embarras
embarrass
embaras
Answer explanation
The correct spelling is 'embarrass', which means to cause someone to feel awkward or self-conscious. The other options are incorrect variations of the word.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the correct spelling?
definately
definitely
definitly
definetly
Answer explanation
The correct spelling is 'definitely'. The other options are common misspellings. 'Definitely' means without doubt, making it essential to use the correct form in writing.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the correct spelling?
recieve
receive
receve
reiceive
Answer explanation
The correct spelling is 'receive'. It follows the rule of 'i before e except after c', where 'e' comes after 'c' in this case.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the correct spelling?
neccesary
necesary
necessary
neccessary
Answer explanation
The correct spelling is 'necessary'. The other options contain common misspellings, with 'necessary' being the only one that accurately reflects the standard English spelling.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the correct spelling?
accomodation
acommodation
accommodation
accommadation
Answer explanation
The correct spelling is 'accommodation', which includes two 'c's and two 'm's. The other options contain misspellings with incorrect letter counts or placements.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the correct spelling?
occurence
ocurrence
occurrence
occurrance
Answer explanation
The correct spelling is 'occurrence', which refers to an event or incident happening. The other options contain common misspellings.
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