Spelling Correction — Set 2
Questions 11–20 of 100
Identify the correctly spelled word meaning 'to overstate':
Correct Answer: B. Exaggerate
The correct spelling is 'exaggerate' with double 'g'. It means to represent something as greater than it actually is. This is a very commonly misspelled word in competitive exams. Remember: ex-ag-ger-ate with double 'g'.
The word meaning 'to move quietly and secretly' is spelled as:
Correct Answer: B. Sneak
'Sneak' is correctly spelled as s-n-e-a-k. It means to go quietly and secretly to avoid detection. The 'ea' vowel combination makes the long 'e' sound. 'Sneek', 'snaek', and 'sneke' all alter the vowel pattern incorrectly and are not standard English spellings.
Which word means 'to admit reluctantly' and is correctly spelled?
Correct Answer: B. Concede
'Concede' is correctly spelled as c-o-n-c-e-d-e. It means to admit something reluctantly or yield a point in argument. 'Conceed' alters the vowel pattern after 'con', 'conside' changes the consonant, and 'consede' alters the vowel pattern. The word derives from Latin 'concedere'.
Select the correctly spelled word referring to the legislature:
Correct Answer: D. Parliament
The correct spelling is 'parliament' — p-a-r-l-i-a-m-e-n-t. The word derives from the French 'parlement'. The tricky part is the 'ia' in the middle, not 'ie'. It is frequently tested in SSC and government exam vocabulary.
Which spelling is correct for 'to replace or make obsolete'?
Correct Answer: C. Supersede
The correct spelling is 'supersede' — the only English word ending in '-sede' (not '-cede' or '-ceed'). It comes from Latin 'supersedere'. Many people misspell it as 'supercede' by analogy with precede, concede. Remember: super-sede.
Identify the correctly spelled word meaning 'a special right or advantage':
Correct Answer: C. Privilege
The correct spelling is 'privilege' — p-r-i-v-i-l-e-g-e. There is no 'd' in the word. The ending is '-lege', not '-ledge' or '-liege'. This is one of the most commonly misspelled words in formal English. Remember: privi-lege.
Choose the correct spelling of a document with questions:
Correct Answer: B. Questionnaire
The correct spelling is 'questionnaire' with double 'n'. It comes from French 'questionnaire'. The word has the suffix '-naire', making it double 'n'. This word is frequently tested in SSC English sections. Remember: question-naire.
Select the correctly spelled word referring to a pattern of beats in music:
Correct Answer: C. Rhythm
The correct spelling is 'rhythm' — r-h-y-t-h-m. It has no vowels between 'r' and 'y', and ends in '-thm'. A common mnemonic: Rhythm Helps Your Two Hips Move. This is a classic spelling trap in competitive exams.
Select the correctly spelled word meaning 'complete disorder or confusion':
Correct Answer: C. Chaos
'Chaos' is correctly spelled as c-h-a-o-s. The 'ch' in chaos makes a 'k' sound due to its Greek origin. 'Cahos' drops the 'h', 'kaos' replaces 'ch' with 'k', and 'choas' transposes the 'a' and 'o'. This is a commonly tested spelling word in competitive exams.
Identify the correctly spelled word meaning 'a special event or instance':
Correct Answer: D. Occasion
The correct spelling is 'occasion' with double 'c' but only one 's'. It is derived from Latin 'occasio'. Many people mistakenly double the 's' as well. Remember: oc-ca-sion — two c's, one s.