Spelling Correction (Basic) — Set 4
Questions 31–40 of 100
Choose the correct spelling. (showing sympathy and kindness toward others)
Correct Answer: B. Compassionate
'Compassionate' is correctly spelled as c-o-m-p-a-s-s-i-o-n-a-t-e. The double 's' and the '-ate' ending are key features. 'Compassionete' changes the suffix vowel, 'compassianet' transposes letters in the suffix, and 'compassinaet' further alters the ending. The double 's' in 'passion' is the main spelling challenge.
Which is spelled correctly? (extremely important and necessary)
Correct Answer: B. Essential
'Essential' is correctly spelled as e-s-s-e-n-t-i-a-l. The double 's' is essential. 'Essencial' uses a Romance-language style '-cial' ending, 'essantial' changes 'e' to 'a' in the third syllable, and 'esential' drops one 's'. The word means absolutely necessary and is high-frequency in formal English.
Identify the correct spelling. (a craftsman who works with iron or metals)
Correct Answer: B. Blacksmith
'Blacksmith' is correctly spelled as b-l-a-c-k-s-m-i-t-h. 'Blacksmyth' uses archaic spelling 'y' for 'i', 'blaksmith' drops the 'c', and 'blacksmiith' doubles the 'i'. The compound 'black' + 'smith' follows standard English compound formation rules. '-smith' denotes a skilled craftsperson.
What is the correct spelling? (a system of government where power belongs to the people)
Correct Answer: B. Democracy
'Democracy' is correctly spelled as d-e-m-o-c-r-a-c-y. It comes from Greek 'demos' (people) + 'kratos' (power). 'Demmocrasy' doubles 'm', 'democrasy' changes the final 'c' to 's', and 'democraty' incorrectly alters the suffix. This fundamental civics word is essential for all competitive exam preparation.
Choose the correct spelling. (to make something bigger or extend it)
Correct Answer: B. Enlarge
'Enlarge' is correctly spelled as e-n-l-a-r-g-e. The 'en-' prefix meaning 'to cause to be' is the correct form (as in encourage, enrich, enforce). 'Inlarge' uses the wrong prefix 'in-', and 'enlarrge' doubles the 'r' unnecessarily. Among the options, B represents the standard correct spelling.
Which spelling is correct? (a person employed to extinguish fires)
Correct Answer: B. Fireman
'Fireman' is correctly spelled as f-i-r-e-m-a-n. This standard English compound word combines 'fire' and 'man'. 'Firemann' doubles the 'n' unnecessarily, 'firement' changes the suffix, and 'fiareman' inserts an 'a'. Compound words in English typically join two words directly.
Identify the correct spelling. (a list of books or sources used in writing)
Correct Answer: B. Bibliography
'Bibliography' is correctly spelled as b-i-b-l-i-o-g-r-a-p-h-y. The '-graphy' suffix (from Greek 'graphia' meaning writing) appears in photography, geography, and typography. 'Bibliografy' replaces 'ph' with 'f', 'bibliograhy' drops the 'p', and 'bibliograpfy' misplaces the letters.
What is the correct spelling? (to formally confirm or officially approve)
Correct Answer: D. Ratify
'Ratify' is correctly spelled as r-a-t-i-f-y. The '-ify' suffix (meaning to make or cause) is standard for verbs like clarify, simplify, and justify. 'Ratifey' adds an 'e' before 'y', 'ratefy' changes the vowel, and 'ratifie' uses a French-style ending. This word is important for polity and international relations topics.
Choose the correct spelling. (relating to the branch of biology dealing with animals)
Correct Answer: C. Zoological
'Zoological' is correctly spelled as z-o-o-l-o-g-i-c-a-l. The double 'o' in 'zoo-' is essential. 'Zological' drops one 'o', 'zoologicle' changes the suffix '-al' to '-le', and 'zoologycal' incorrectly inserts 'y'. The '-logical' suffix means relating to the study of, as in biological and geological.
Which is spelled correctly? (a plantation of grapevines for wine production)
Correct Answer: D. Vineyard
'Vineyard' is correctly spelled as v-i-n-e-y-a-r-d. It is a compound of 'vine' (the grape plant) + 'yard' (an enclosed area). 'Viniyard' changes the first vowel, 'vinayard' inserts an 'a', and 'vineyerd' changes the 'a' to 'e' in the second element. This word relates to agriculture and wine production.