Spelling Correction (Basic) — Set 4

Correct Answer: B. the

'The' is the most common English word and is spelled with 'th' followed by 'e'. Despite its frequency, people sometimes misspell it as 'teh' in casual typing.

Correct Answer: B. because

'Because' is spelled with 'a' and 'u': b-e-c-a-u-s-e. Many students misspell this common word as 'becuase' or 'becuse'.

Correct Answer: B. relevant

'Relevant' uses 'a' in the second syllable. This word comes from 'relieve' but keeps the 'a'. The mispronunciation /REL-uh-vent/ confuses the spelling.

Correct Answer: B. succeeded

'Succeeded' doubles the 'c' and doubles the 'e' at the end when adding '-ed'. The root is 'succeed' which has double 'c' and we keep it when adding the suffix.

Correct Answer: B. pursue

'Pursue' ends with 'ue' not just 'u'. It means to chase or continue. The silent 'e' is essential for proper spelling.

Correct Answer: B. perform

'Perform' starts with 'per-' not 'pre-'. The prefix 'per-' means through or thoroughly. This is commonly confused with 'preform' (to form beforehand).

Correct Answer: B. privilege

'Privilege' is spelled with 'e' at the end and 'i' in the middle. This word comes from Latin and its spelling doesn't match pronunciation, making it frequently misspelled.

Correct Answer: A. recount

'Recount' is spelled r-e-c-o-u-n-t. This word can mean to narrate or to count again. The 'ou' combination is essential.

Correct Answer: A. occult

'Occult' has double 'c' and single 'l'. It means hidden or secret. This is a word that's usually spelled correctly as people learn it from context.

Correct Answer: A. misfortune

'Misfortune' combines 'mis-' with 'fortune'. It means bad luck. The 'or' combination after 'f' is standard in English words derived from 'fortune'.