Question 1

Which spelling is correct: 'The _____ of the crime remains unsolved.'

Accepted Answer

motive. 'Motive' is a noun meaning reason or incentive. The final 'e' is essential. 'Motiv' drops the final 'e', 'motyve' replaces 'i' with 'y', and 'motivve' incorrectly doubles the 'v'. The '-ive' ending is standard in words like active, native, and native.

Question 2

Choose the correct word: 'The _____ of classical music transported the audience.'

Accepted Answer

melody. 'Melody' is a series of musical notes forming a recognizable tune. The '-ody' ending (not '-idy') is the correct spelling. This word comes from Greek origins.

Question 3

Select the correct spelling: 'The _____ of the building is made of marble.'

Accepted Answer

facade. 'Facade' (or façade with the cedilla) is the front of a building. When written without the accent, it's spelled 'facade' in English. This French-origin word is increasingly used in English.

Question 4

Which is correct: 'The _____ of the painting depicts a historic moment.'

Accepted Answer

motif. 'Motif' is a recurring theme or pattern in art. It's singular and comes from French. Many students incorrectly double the 'f'.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: 'The _____ quality of his work impressed everyone.'

Accepted Answer

superior. 'Superior' means higher in quality or rank. The '-ior' ending (not '-ier') is correct. 'Superier' changes the vowel order in the suffix, 'superoir' transposes 'o' and 'i', and 'supirior' changes the first 'e' to 'i'.

Question 6

Choose the correct spelling: 'The _____ of the two solutions is obvious.'

Accepted Answer

superiority. 'Superiority' is the noun form of 'superior', meaning the state of being superior. The '-ity' suffix creates the noun. 'Superiorty' drops the 'i' before '-ty', 'supirority' changes the first 'e' to 'i', and 'superioruty' inserts a spurious 'u'.

Question 7

Select the correct word: 'She showed _____ judgment in making that decision.'

Accepted Answer

admirable. 'Admirable' means worthy of admiration. The '-able' suffix creates an adjective meaning 'worthy of'. This spelling shows proper formation of the adjective.

Question 8

Which is correct: 'The _____ between the two cultures is fascinating.'

Accepted Answer

synthesis. 'Synthesis' means the combining of elements to create something new. The 'y' after 'synt' and the 's' ending are crucial. This word comes from Greek.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: 'The _____ of the film was both creative and original.'

Accepted Answer

cinematography. 'Cinematography' is the art of filmmaking. It combines 'cinema' + '-graphy'. The 'ph' in '-graphy' is essential. 'Cinematograpy' replaces 'ph' with 'p', 'cinematograpghy' inserts an extra 'g', and 'cinematograhpy' transposes 'h' and 'p'.

Question 10

Choose the correct spelling: 'The _____ of ancient Rome fascinates historians.'

Accepted Answer

architecture. 'Architecture' is the science of building design. The 'archi-' prefix (meaning chief) and '-ture' suffix create this word. The 't' in the middle is essential.

Spelling Correction (Basic) — Set 8