Spelling Correction (Basic) — Set 3

Correct Answer: B. achieve

'Achieve' uses 'ie' not 'ei'. It follows the 'i before e except after c' rule, but 'achieve' is an exception because the 'e' comes after 'h', not 'c'.

Correct Answer: A. dessert

'Dessert' (sweet course) has double 's', while 'desert' (sandy place) has single 's'. Memory tip: Dessert has double 's' because you always want more dessert.

Correct Answer: B. forward

'Forward' is spelled without the 'e' after 'for'. This word comes from 'for' + 'ward'. Many people incorrectly think of it as 'fore-ward' like in golf.

Correct Answer: B. business

'Business' is a tricky spelling with single 's' in the middle and 'ess' at the end. Many students add extra 's' letters. The pronunciation can deceive: it's /BIZ-ness/, not /BUS-ness/.

Correct Answer: B. occurring

'Occurring' doubles the 'r' when adding '-ing' to 'occur'. This follows the rule for words with stressed final syllables ending in consonant + vowel + consonant.

Correct Answer: B. environment

'Environment' has an 'n' in the middle that's often overlooked. It comes from 'environ' + 'ment'. The silent 'n' is frequently missed in spelling.

Correct Answer: C. maintenance

'Maintenance' uses '-ance' not '-ence'. It comes from the verb 'maintain'. This word is commonly misspelled because people often use '-ence' instead.

Correct Answer: B. referred

'Referred' doubles the 'r' when adding the suffix '-ed' to 'refer'. Since 'refer' ends in stressed vowel + consonant, we double the final consonant.

Correct Answer: B. really

'Really' has double 'l' because it adds '-ly' to 'real'. The 'l' in 'real' doubles before the 'ly' suffix in this word.

Correct Answer: B. appalled

'Appalled' has double 'p' and double 'l'. When 'appal' (to shock) becomes 'appalled', both consonants double. This follows the doubling rule for words with short vowels.