Practice Questions
Bank updating
Concept Explanation
Spelling items highlight one misspelt word in a sentence or ask you to pick the correct spelling from options. Focus on doubling letters, -ie/ei-, and common exam traps (accommodate, separate).
How to solve fast
- Read each option letter-by-letter for one pass.
- Apply rules you know (i before e except after c — with exceptions).
- When unsure, say the word aloud — wrong spellings often “look” wrong.
-
Q1 EasyChoose the correct spelling (to provide room for).ExplanationAccommodate has double c and double m.
-
Q2 EasyChoose the correct spelling (to divide into parts).ExplanationSeparate keeps a in the middle syllable.
-
Q3 EasyChoose the correct spelling (an instance of something happening).ExplanationOccurrence doubles c and r.
-
Q4 EasyChoose the correct spelling (upkeep of equipment).ExplanationMaintenance drops the second i from maintain.
-
Q5 EasyChoose the correct spelling (to get something sent to you).ExplanationI before e except after c in receive.
-
Q6 EasyChoose the correct spelling (to cause awkward feelings).ExplanationEmbarrass doubles r and s.
-
Q7 EasyChoose the correct spelling (a formal decision-making group).ExplanationCommittee doubles m and t and ends with double e.
-
Q8 EasyChoose the correct spelling (required; essential).ExplanationNecessary has one c and double s.
-
Q9 EasyChoose the correct spelling (a special right).ExplanationPrivilege has no d before the last e.
-
Q10 EasyChoose the correct spelling (clear and certain).ExplanationDefinite ends with ite, not ate.
-
Q11 EasyChoose the correct spelling (not controlled by others).ExplanationIndependent ends with ent.
-
Q12 EasyChoose the correct spelling (to annoy repeatedly).ExplanationHarass has one r and double s.
-
Q13 EasyChoose the correct spelling (to advise favorably).ExplanationRecommend has one c and double m.
-
Q14 EasyChoose the correct spelling (a particular time or event).ExplanationOccasion doubles c and uses sion.
-
Q15 EasyChoose the correct spelling (a chart of days).ExplanationCalendar ends with ar.
-
Q16 EasyAll words are spelled correctly except:ExplanationRecommend has one c; reccomend is wrong.
-
Q17 EasyChoose the correct spelling (from another country).ExplanationForeign places e before i in the second syllable.
-
Q18 EasyChoose the correct spelling (the natural world around us).ExplanationEnvironment includes on after vir.
-
Q19 EasyChoose the correct spelling (the start of something).ExplanationBeginning doubles n in the middle.
-
Q20 EasyChoose the correct spelling (where mail is sent).ExplanationAddress doubles d and ends with double s.
-
Q21 MediumChoose the correct spelling (a court decision; compact exam form).ExplanationPlacement papers often key judgment without the extra e.
-
Q22 MediumChoose the correct spelling (the state of being real).ExplanationExistence uses ence.
-
Q23 MediumChoose the correct spelling (moral sense of right and wrong).ExplanationConscience includes sci in the middle.
-
Q24 MediumChoose the correct spelling (awake and aware).ExplanationConscious follows the sci pattern.
-
Q25 MediumChoose the correct spelling (steady effort).ExplanationPerseverance ends with ance.
-
Q26 MediumChoose the correct spelling (a regular beat).ExplanationRhythm has h as the second letter.
-
Q27 MediumChoose the correct spelling (to measure size or amount).ExplanationGauge is the usual spelling for measure.
-
Q28 MediumChoose the correct spelling (lines that never meet).ExplanationParallel has one r and double l at the end pattern: parallel.
-
Q29 MediumChoose the correct spelling (a thousand years).ExplanationMillennium doubles l and n.
-
Q30 MediumAll words are spelled correctly except:ExplanationOccasion has one s in the middle; occassion is wrong.
-
Q31 MediumChoose the correct spelling (a set of survey questions).ExplanationQuestionnaire doubles n after io.
-
Q32 MediumAll words are spelled correctly except:ExplanationNecessary has one c; neccessary is wrong.
-
Q33 MediumChoose the correct spelling (how a word is spoken).ExplanationPronunciation drops the o from pronounce.
-
Q34 MediumChoose the correct spelling (recognition of receipt or effort).ExplanationThe compact exam form drops e before ment.
-
Q35 MediumChoose the correct spelling (a non-professional participant).ExplanationAmateur ends with eur.
-
Q36 MediumChoose the correct spelling (a flash in the sky during a storm).ExplanationLightning is the weather word; lightening means making lighter.
-
Q37 HardChoose the correct spelling (very small; not capital letters).ExplanationMinuscule relates to minus, not mini.
-
Q38 HardChoose the correct spelling (a person who connects two groups).ExplanationLiaison keeps the second i.
-
Q39 HardChoose the correct spelling (to replace something older).ExplanationSupersede uses sede, not cede.
-
Q40 HardChoose the correct spelling (government by many officials).ExplanationBureaucracy starts with bureau.