Spelling Correction (Basic) — Set 2

Correct Answer: A. necessary

'Necessary' has one 'c' and two 's' letters. A memory aid: 'one Collar and two Sleeves'. This spelling is frequently confused because of the double consonants.

Correct Answer: A. accommodate

'Accommodate' has double 'c' and double 'm'. It means to provide lodging or adapt. This is one of the longest common misspellings because people often drop one of the double letters.

Correct Answer: A. principle

'Principle' (with 'e') means a fundamental truth or rule. 'Principal' (with 'a') means chief or main. These homophones are commonly confused. Remember: a principle is a rule.

Correct Answer: A. rhythm

'Rhythm' is correctly spelled with 'y' as vowels instead of typical vowels. This word has no traditional vowels and is notoriously difficult. The 'y' serves as the vowel sound in each syllable.

Correct Answer: B. conceive

'Conceive' follows the 'i before e except after c' rule. Despite the 'c', we use 'ei'. This word means to form an idea or become pregnant and is often misspelled.

Correct Answer: B. existence

'Existence' uses the suffix '-ence' not '-ance'. This is determined by the root word and standard English rules. The 'e' is crucial for correct spelling.

Correct Answer: A. calendar

'Calendar' is spelled with an 'a' in the second syllable. People often confuse it with 'calender' (a machine for pressing cloth). The calendar you hang on your wall has an 'a'.

Correct Answer: B. misspell

'Misspell' has double 's' because we add the prefix 'mis-' to the word 'spell'. When joining prefixes and roots, maintain all letters of the root word.

Correct Answer: B. grammar

'Grammar' is spelled with 'ar' at the end, not 'er'. This word comes from Latin and many students add an extra 'm'. The correct form is: g-r-a-m-m-a-r.

Correct Answer: B. embarrass

'Embarrass' has double 'r' and double 's'. This word commonly causes embarrassment for spellers! Remember: more letters mean more embarrassment.