Spelling Correction (Basic) — Set 10
Questions 91–100 of 100
Fill in the blank: 'The _____ of the storm was terrifying to witness.'
Correct Answer: A. vehemence
'Vehemence' is the quality of being forceful or passionate. The 'hem' in the middle and 'ence' at the end must be exact. This word describes intense force.
Choose the correct spelling: 'The _____ of the light through the window was breathtaking.'
Correct Answer: A. luminescence
'Luminescence' is light production without heat. The 'escence' ending (not 'ance') and double 's' distinguish it. This scientific term describes glowing phenomena.
Select the correct word: 'The _____ between rich and poor continues to grow.'
Correct Answer: A. disparity
'Disparity' means inequality or difference. The '-arity' suffix is correct. 'Disparuty' replaces 'i' with 'u', 'disparaty' replaces 'i' with 'a', and 'disparety' replaces 'i' with 'e' in the suffix.
Which is correct: 'The _____ of the patient improved after the surgery.'
Correct Answer: A. prognosis
'Prognosis' is a prediction about the future course of an illness. The '-osis' suffix (singular) is correct. 'Prognosys' replaces 'i' with 'y', 'prognoses' is the plural form, and 'prognosus' replaces 'i' with 'u' in the suffix.
Fill in the blank: 'The _____ of the two scientific theories creates an interesting debate.'
Correct Answer: A. juxtaposition
'Juxtaposition' is placing two things side by side for contrast. The full '-position' ending is essential. 'Juxtapostion' drops the 'i', 'juxtaposision' replaces 't' with 's', and 'juxtapositon' drops the 'i' before '-on'.
Choose the correct spelling: 'The _____ of modern art often challenges viewers.'
Correct Answer: A. ambiguity
'Ambiguity' means the quality of being unclear or having multiple meanings. The '-uity' ending is correct. 'Ambiguaty' replaces 'i' with 'a', 'ambigouity' inserts a spurious 'o', and 'ambiguitty' doubles the 't'.
Select the correct word: 'The _____ of the legal document required careful examination.'
Correct Answer: A. nomenclature
'Nomenclature' is a system of naming or technical terms. The '-ure' ending is correct. 'Nomenclatuer' transposes 'u' and 'e', 'nomenclatur' drops the final 'e', and 'nomenclatue' drops the 'r'.
Which is correct: 'The _____ of his claim lacks supporting evidence.'
Correct Answer: A. veracity
'Veracity' is the quality of being truthful or accurate. The 'rac' in the middle and '-ity' ending distinguish it. This word guarantees truthfulness.
Fill in the blank: 'The _____ of the speaker held the audience captive.'
Correct Answer: A. magnetism
'Magnetism' is the quality of attracting or captivating people. The 'net' in the middle and '-ism' ending are correct. 'Magnitism' changes 'e' to 'i' in the stem, 'magnetusm' inserts a spurious 'u' before the suffix, and 'magnetiism' doubles the 'i'.
Choose the correct spelling: 'The _____ of the painting's beauty left everyone speechless.'
Correct Answer: A. exquisiteness
'Exquisiteness' is the quality of being extremely beautiful or refined. Adding '-ness' to 'exquisite' creates this noun. The 'site' in the middle is important.