Spelling Correction — Set 4
Questions 31–40 of 100
Which is correctly spelled meaning 'to pronounce words clearly and distinctly'?
Correct Answer: A. Enunciate
'Enunciate' is correctly spelled as e-n-u-n-c-i-a-t-e. A single 'n' after the initial 'e' is correct. 'Ennunciate' doubles the 'n' as a hypercorrection. 'Enunshiate' phonetically spells the 'ci' sound. 'Enunceate' inserts an extra 'e'. The word derives from Latin 'enuntiare' meaning to announce.
Select the correctly spelled word meaning 'excessive pride in oneself':
Correct Answer: A. Arrogance
'Arrogance' is correctly spelled as a-r-r-o-g-a-n-c-e, with double 'r' and the suffix '-ance'. It means an exaggerated sense of self-importance. 'Arrogence' changes the suffix vowel from 'a' to 'e', 'arroganse' misspells the suffix, and 'arogance' drops one 'r'.
Identify the correctly spelled word meaning 'allowing light to pass through clearly':
Correct Answer: B. Transparent
'Transparent' is correctly spelled as t-r-a-n-s-p-a-r-e-n-t. The key syllable is 'par' not 'per'. 'Transperent' and 'transperant' change 'par' to 'per', and 'transparant' changes the suffix from '-ent' to '-ant'. This is a common formal vocabulary word in competitive exams.
Which spelling is correct for the word meaning 'to keep delaying or postponing action'?
Correct Answer: B. Procrastinate
'Procrastinate' is correctly spelled as p-r-o-c-r-a-s-t-i-n-a-t-e. The 'cras' part (from Latin meaning 'tomorrow') is often misspelled. 'Procrastanate' changes 'i' to 'a', 'prokrastinate' uses 'k' for 'c', and 'procastinate' drops the 'r' after 'pro'.
Choose the correctly spelled word meaning 'feeling sorry or regretful for wrongdoing':
Correct Answer: B. Penitent
'Penitent' is correctly spelled as p-e-n-i-t-e-n-t. It means showing regret or repentance for wrongdoing. 'Penitant' changes the final vowel from 'e' to 'a', 'pennitent' doubles the 'n' incorrectly, and 'penitente' adds a Spanish-style suffix. The '-ent' ending is the standard English adjectival form.
Select the correctly spelled word meaning 'to weaken or exhaust gradually':
Correct Answer: A. Sapped
'Sapped' is correctly spelled as s-a-p-p-e-d. When adding '-ed' to a short-vowel word ending in a single consonant ('sap'), the final consonant is doubled to 'sapp-'. 'Saped' fails to double the 'p', 'sappped' incorrectly triples it, and 'sappd' omits the 'e'. This is a standard consonant doubling rule.
Which is correctly spelled for a word meaning 'easily provoked to anger'?
Correct Answer: A. Irascible
'Irascible' is correctly spelled as i-r-a-s-c-i-b-l-e. The '-ible' suffix (not '-able') is the correct form. 'Irascable' incorrectly uses '-able', 'irascibel' transposes the final letters, and 'irasible' drops the 'c'. The word derives from Latin 'irasci' meaning to be angry.
Identify the correctly spelled word meaning 'a formal international agreement':
Correct Answer: B. Convention
'Convention' is correctly spelled as c-o-n-v-e-n-t-i-o-n. It means a formal agreement or assembly. 'Convension' changes 't' to 's', 'convenshen' phonetically spells the ending, and 'convencion' uses a Spanish-style ending. The '-tion' suffix is the standard English form.
Choose the correctly spelled word meaning 'relating to the stars or heavens':
Correct Answer: B. Astral
'Astral' is correctly spelled as a-s-t-r-a-l. It means relating to the stars or celestial bodies. 'Asteral' inserts an extra 'e' after 'ast', 'astreel' changes the vowel pattern, and 'astrle' omits a vowel entirely. This word appears in astrology, astronomy, and spiritual contexts.
Select the correctly spelled word meaning 'impossible to dispute or deny':
Correct Answer: A. Incontrovertible
'Incontrovertible' is correctly spelled with the '-ible' ending at i-n-c-o-n-t-r-o-v-e-r-t-i-b-l-e. 'Incontrovertable' uses the wrong suffix '-able', 'incontravertible' changes 'contro' to 'contra', and 'incontrovertibe' drops the 'l'. This complex word is commonly tested in advanced competitive examinations.