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. beginning

'Beginning' has double 'n' because 'begin' ends in a single consonant after a short vowel. When adding the '-ing' suffix, we double the final consonant. This is a common spelling error.

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

'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.

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: B. occasion

'Occasion' is spelled with one 'c' and two 's' letters. Many people incorrectly add double 'c' at the beginning. Remember: one 'c', two 's', and one 'i'.

Correct Answer: A. separate

'Separate' is spelled with an 'a' in the middle, not 'e'. A useful memory trick is: 'separate' has 'a rat' in it. This is one of the most misspelled words because of the 'a' vs 'e' confusion.