Spelling Correction (Basic) — Set 1

Correct Answer: B. receive

The correct spelling is 'receive' - following the rule 'i before e except after c'. This is one of the most commonly misspelled words in English. Many students incorrectly spell it as 'recieve' by reversing the vowel order.

Correct Answer: A. believe

'Believe' is the correct spelling with the 'ie' vowel combination. This word follows the 'i before e' rule and is commonly misspelled by dropping one vowel. The 'i' comes before 'e' in this word.

Correct Answer: B. friend

'Friend' is spelled with 'ie' in the middle. This word is notoriously difficult and doesn't follow standard vowel rules. Many people misspell it as 'frend' or 'freind' due to its irregular pattern.

Correct Answer: B. occurred

'Occurred' is correct with double 'c' and double 'r'. When adding suffixes to words ending in a stressed vowel + consonant, the consonant doubles. This is why 'occur' becomes 'occurred'.

Correct Answer: B. Knowledge

'Knowledge' is correctly spelled as k-n-o-w-l-e-d-g-e. The initial 'kn' is a silent consonant cluster, and the 'dge' ending is a standard English pattern seen in bridge, judge, and hedge. 'Knowlege' drops the 'd', 'knowlidge' changes the vowel, and 'knolwedge' transposes letters.

Correct Answer: B. across

'Across' is spelled with one 'c' and one 's'. Many students mistakenly add an extra 'c' thinking it relates to 'accent' or other words with double 'c'. The correct form is simple: across.

Correct Answer: A. alright

The correct answer is alright. 'Alright' is the standard spelling, though 'all right' (two words) is also used in formal writing. The single-word 'alright' is increasingly accepted in modern English and is commonly used. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. definitely

'Definitely' is correct with the '-ite' ending, not '-ate'. This word comes from 'define' and many people misspell it by using '-ate'. It's one of the most commonly misspelled words in English.

Correct Answer: A. Astonish

'Astonish' is correctly spelled as a-s-t-o-n-i-s-h. It means to surprise or amaze greatly. 'Astonnish' doubles the 'n' unnecessarily, 'asstonish' doubles the 's', and 'astonisch' uses a German-style ending. The '-ish' ending is the standard English verb suffix.

Correct Answer: A. Sincerely

'Sincerely' is correctly spelled as s-i-n-c-e-r-e-l-y. The 'i' in the second syllable is key. 'Sencerely' changes 'i' to 'e', 'sincerly' drops the second 'e' making three syllables into two, and 'sincearely' inserts an unnecessary 'a'. This word is commonly used in formal letters and tested in competitive exams.