Check the Spelling of a Word : Quick Tips for Improving Your Work

Safalta expert Published by: Saksham Chauhan Updated Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:37 PM IST

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It might be difficult to determine the right spelling of a word. While there are many online resources to assist you fix your spelling, such as spellcheckers, it is crucial to be able to recognise misspelt words and repair them on your own. Read the article further to know about tips to check the spelling of a word and questions and answers
 

It might be difficult to determine the right spelling of a word. While there are many online resources to assist you fix your spelling, such as spellcheckers, it is crucial to be able to recognise misspelt words and repair them on your own. Read the article further to know about tips to check the spelling of a word and questions and answers

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Spelling 

Spelling is a collection of rules that govern how graphemes are used to represent a language in written form. In other words, spelling is the conversion of a spoken sound into a written sound. One of the aspects of orthography is spelling, and highly standardised spelling is a prescriptive factor.

Check the Spelling of a Word: Quick Tips

1. Beware of False Friends

While online spellcheckers can be quite useful, they are not without flaws. For example, if you try to spell a term that sounds similar to another but has a different spelling and meaning, spellcheck is unlikely to detect the error. Homophones are words that sound the same but have various spellings and meanings. This might be perplexing for both you and internet spellcheckers, so it is critical to understand the distinctions between words. Remembering these "false friends" is an important step when revising your work for spelling.
 

2 .Write the Word in Different Ways

You could be unsure whether to put a I before "e" or a "oar" before "ore." In this scenario, write the term several times using alternative spellings. Seeing these alternatives can assist you in determining whether spelling is accurate. Be aware that some words can be spelled differently, which you should keep in mind when proofreading your work.
 

3. Spell Out the Word in Your Head or Aloud

If you're alone, don't be scared to sound out and spell words using phonetics. This is especially useful if you are an auditory learner. Otherwise, you can pronounce or sing the spelling out loud.
 

4. Use Memory Tricks

To remind yourself of the spelling restrictions, utilise adages such as I before E except after C. A mnemonic device, which might take the form of an acronym, song, saying, phrase, or image, is another useful method.

5. Make Spelling Vocabulary Lists

Make a list of often misspelt terms, replete with examples, if you know what your problem words are. While this may take some time, it will be worthwhile in the long run, especially if you are a visual learner. Understanding the definition, spelling, and pronunciation of these words is frequently essential in fostering language arts skills. The list can be ordered alphabetically or by spelling rule, depending on which is more useful. 

You may: 
  • jot down ideas in a notepad 
  • Create a set of notecards with the word on one side and a sentence including the term on the other. Create a poster or other visual aid. 
  • When verifying your work for spelling problems, go to this list of words.
 

6. Consult a Dictionary

Learning how to look up terms in the dictionary rather than using spellcheck will help you improve your spelling skills. You can guarantee that you are not only spelling words correctly, but that you are also utilising the correct words by taking the time to look them up in a dictionary.

 


Question Answers


Question 1

Directions: Select the correctly spelt word.
1 Allteration
2 Altaration
3 Alterashion
4 Alteration
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4: 4

Answer: 4: 4

Explanation:
Let us explore the given options:
Allteration is wrongly spelt as one 'l' is used additionally and hence, doesn't have any existence.
Altaration is wrongly spelt as the letter 'a' used between 't' and 'r' is incorrect and hence, doesn't have any existence.
Alterashion is wrongly spelt as the letters 'sh' in place of 't' is incorrect, one 'e' is extra and hence, doesn't have any existence.
Alteration is correctly spelt and it means the act, process, or result of making different. Hence, the correct answer is option 4.


Question 2

Select the wrongly spelt word.

1 Acquaintence
2 Acquiesce
3 Acquisition
4 Acquit

Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3: 3
 Option 4: 4

Answer: 1: 1

Explanation:
Let's look at the correct spelling and meaning of the marked option:- Acquaintance(noun) -knowledge or experience of something.
For Example - The pupils had little acquaintance with the language. Let's look at the meaning of the other options:-
Acquiesce(verb) - accept something reluctantly but without protest.
For Example - Sara acquiesced in his decision.
Acquisition(noun) - an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum. For Example - The legacy will be used for new acquisitions.
Acquit(verb) - free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
For Example - She was acquitted on all counts.

Question 3

Select the wrongly spelt word.

 1 Rudiment
2 Compliment
3 Suppliment
4 Independent

Option 1: 1
 Option 2:
Option 3: 3
 Option 4: 4

Answer: 3: 3

Explanation:
Let's look at the correct spelling and meaning of the marked option:
Supplement- something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else

Question 4

Select the correctly spelt word. 

1 Yeild
2 Consolidate
3 Conceede
4 Caunsolidate

Option 1: 1
 Option 2: 
 Option 3: 3
 Option 4: 4

Answer: 2: 2

Explanation:
Let's look at the correct spelling and meaning of each word in the order given in the question Yield produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product); accept defeat Consolidate to make markedly greater in measure or


Question 5
Select the correctly spelt word.

1 associassion
2 asociation
3 associasion
4 association

Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4

Answer: 4: 4

Explanation:
Only Option 4 is the correct answer. Rest of the spellings are incorrect.
Association: a group of people who work together in a single organization for a particular purpose. Example: The British Medical Association is campaigning for a complete ban on tobacco advertising. Hence, the correct answer is Option 4.

Question 6

Select the wrongly spelt word. 
1 leuitenant
2 license
3 liber te
4 literature

Option 1: 1
 Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4: 4

Answer: 1: 1

Explanation:
Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:
license- formal or official permission to do something
liberate- free (a country, city, or people) from enemy occupation
literature- written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit

 

Question 7

Select the correctly spelt word. 

1 judgement
2 jujment
3 judgmeant
4 judgemant

Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4: 4

Answer: 1: 1

Explanation:
The correct spelling is J-U-D-G-E-M-E-N-T.
Judgement - the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. ex. an error of judgement
Hence, the correct answer is 'judgement.'

Question 8


Select the correctly spelt word.
 1 equelibrium
2 equilriam
3 equilibrium
4 equillibrium

Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4: 4

Answer: 3: 3

Explanation:
Among all the given options, equilibrium is correctly spelt.
Let's look at the meaning of the marked option:
equilibrium- a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced Example:The task is the maintenance of social equilibrium.

Question 9

Select the wrongly spelt word.
 1 Courtesy
2 Diffedent
3 Sincerity
4 Collapse

Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4: 4

Answer: 2: 2

Explanation:
The correct spelling is Diffident
Let's look at the meaning of each of the words given
Courtesy the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others Diffident modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
Sincerity the quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy
Collapse (of a structure) fall down or in; give way

Question 10

Select the correctly spelt word. 

1 inchantment
2 ingagement
3 instalment
4 ingrediant

Option1  1 
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4: 4

Answer: 3: 3

Explanation:
Let's look at the correct spelling and meaning of each term:
enchantment a feeling of being attracted by something interesting, pretty, etc.
engagement an arrangement to go somewhere or do something at a fixed time; an appointment
instalment (or installment in American English) one of several parts into which a story, plan, or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached
ingredient one of the qualities necessary to make something successful Thus the correct answer is Option 3

Question 11

Select the correctly spelt word. 

1 Magnanemous
2 Magnanomous
3 Magnanimous
4 Magnonimus

Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4: 4

Answer: 3 : 3

 Explanation:
The correctly spelt word is 'Magnanimous'.
The meaning of the word 'Magnanimous' is 'charitable or generous'. Hence, option 3) is the answer.

Question 12

Directions: Select the wrongly spelt word. 
1. Corporate
2. Comemorate
3. Collaborate
4. Conjugate

Option 1:
Option 2: 2
 Option 3:
Option 4: 4
Answer: 2: 2

Explanation:

In the given question 'Comemorate' is incorrectly spelt. It's correct spelling is 'Commemorate'.
Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given words

Question 13

Direction: Choose the correctly spelt word from the given option.

1. decive
2 .definitely
 3. mainten 
4. scaired

Option 1: 1
 Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4: 4

Answer: 2: 2

Explanation:
Among the given options correct spelling is 'definitely'
The word definitely is an adverb and its meaning is without any doubt. Example: Have you definitely decided to go to Costa Rica?

Question 14

In the following question, four words are given, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.

1. Pelanquin 
2. Palanquin
 3. Palenquin 
4. Pallenquin

Option 1: 1
 Option 2: 2
 Option 3: 3
 Option 4: 4

Answer 2: 2

Explanation:
Let's look at the correct spelling and meaning of the given word:-
Palanquin(noun) - (in India and the East) a covered litter for one passenger, consisting of a large box carried on two horizontal poles by four or six bearers

Question 15

Directions: In the given question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Choose the correctly spelt word.

1. Gynacologist 
2. Gyneacologist 
3. Gynaecologist
 4. Gneacologist

Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3: 3
 Option 4: 4

Answer: 3: 3

Explanation:

Let's look at the correct spelling and meaning of the marked option:
Gynaecologist- a doctor skilled in the treatment of women's diseases, especially those

Question 16

In the following question, four words are given, out of which only one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.

1. Victuall 
2. Victuals 
3. Victals 
4. Victuls

Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4: 4

Answer: 2: 2

Explanation:
Let's look at the correct spelling and meaning of the given word:- Victuals(noun) - food and drink. (खा और पेय)
For Example - "I can't bear to see good victuals wasted," said Martha.

Question 17

Select the correctly spelt word.
(a)Hijean
 (b)Higiene
 (c)hygene
 (d)Hygiene

Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4: d

Answer: 4 : d

Explanation:

(d) Correct spelling :-Hygiene

Question 18

Select the correctly spelt word.

(a)Newclear
 (b)Nuclere
 (c)Neuclear
 (d)Nuclear

Option 1:
Option 2: b
 Option 3:
Option 4: d

Answer: 1: a

Explanation:
(a) Correct spelling :-Nuclear

Question 19

Select the correctly spelt word.
(a)Engineer
 (b)Ingineer 
(c)Injineer 
(d)Enginere

Option 1: a
 Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4: d

Answer: 1: a

Explanation: Correct spelling :-Engineer


Question 20


Select the correctly spelt word.

(a)Tution 
(b)Tuition
 (c)Tiution 
(d)Tuetion

Option 1:
Option 2: b
 Option 3:
Option 4: d

Answer: 2: b

Explanation:
(b) Correct spelling :-Tuition


 

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