Commonly Misspelled Words Quiz

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Dive into our Commonly Misspelled Words Quiz and discover just how accurate your spelling really is! This interactive quiz is designed to challenge your linguistic precision by presenting a variety of commonly misspelled words from the English language.

From tricky homophones to frequently confused spellings, this quiz covers a wide range of words that often trip up even the most seasoned writers. If you're a student looking to improve your spelling or a language enthusiast seeking to refine your skills, this quiz offers an engaging opportunity to enhance your spelling proficiency.

Each question in the Commonly Misspelled Words quiz is carefully crafted to provide both entertainment and education, allowing you to learn from any mistakes and reinforce your knowledge of correct spellings.

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  • 2. 

    "The key to life is accepting challenges. __________ someone stops doing this, he's dead." - Bette Davis

    • Wonce

    • Once

    • Onse

    • Ones

    Correct Answer
    A. Once
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Once." This word functions as an adverb in the sentence, indicating a one-time occurrence or action. In terms of grammar, "Once" is used to specify the exact point at which a change or condition becomes effective, highlighting a pivotal moment in the context of the quote. It implies that ceasing to accept challenges marks a definitive moment leading to metaphorical cessation of life's dynamism. 

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  • 3. 

    "A ___________ is the delivery room for the birth of ideas, a place where history comes to life." - Norman Cousins

    • Library

    • Liberry

    • Libary

    • Librery

    Correct Answer
    A. Library
    Explanation
    A library is a place where books and resources are stored, organized, and made available for people to access. It is often considered as a hub of knowledge and information, where people can explore different ideas and learn about history. Just like a delivery room is where new life is brought into the world, a library is where ideas are born and history comes to life through the books and materials it holds.

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  • 4. 

    "The excessive increase of anything causes a reaction in the ________ direction." - Plato

    • Oposit

    • Opposite

    • Opisit

    • Oppisite

    Correct Answer
    A. Opposite
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "opposite." This word is used as a noun in the context, denoting a direction or position on the other side or across from something. Grammatically, "opposite" serves to specify the contrasting direction in response to an action, fitting neatly into the structure of the sentence. It complements Plato's concept by describing the natural counter-reaction to any action, particularly those that are excessive, emphasizing the balance and dichotomy inherent in such situations. 

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  • 5. 

    "I really haven't had that exciting of a life. There are a lot of things I wish I would have done, instead of just sitting around and complaining about having a boring life. So I __________ much like to make it up. I'd rather tell a story about somebody else." - Kurt Cobain

    • Prettie

    • Pritty

    • Prity

    • Pretty

    Correct Answer
    A. Pretty
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "pretty". The speaker is expressing a desire to make up for their boring life by telling a story about someone else. The word "pretty" in this context means that they would like to tell an interesting or captivating story, rather than focusing on their own uneventful experiences.

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  • 6. 

    "You know the only people who are always sure about the proper way to ____________ children? Those who've never had any." - Bill Cosby

    • Raise

    • Raze

    • Raize

    • Rase

    Correct Answer
    A. Raise
    Explanation
    The quote by Bill Cosby suggests that the only people who are always confident about the right way to "raise" children are those who have never had any. This implies that parenting is a complex and challenging task, and those who have never experienced it may have idealistic or unrealistic notions about it.

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  • 7. 

    "The dread of evil is a _____________ more forcible principle of human actions than the prospect of good." - John Locke

    • Mutch

    • Mouch

    • Muche

    • Much

    Correct Answer
    A. Much
    Explanation
    The quote by John Locke suggests that the fear or dread of evil has a stronger influence on human actions compared to the expectation of good. This implies that people are often motivated to avoid negative consequences or harm rather than seeking positive outcomes. The word "much" fits well in this context as it indicates a significant or substantial impact of the dread of evil on human behavior.

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  • 8. 

    "The willow which bends to the tempest, ________escapes better than the oak which resists it; and so in great calamities, it sometimes happens that light and frivolous spirits recover their elasticity and presence of mind sooner than those of a loftier character." - Albert Schweitzer

    • Often

    • Oftin

    • Offen

    • Offan

    Correct Answer
    A. Often
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "often." This word is an adverb that describes the frequency of an event or action. In grammatical terms, "often" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating that the action described by the verb happens repeatedly. In the context of the quote, "often" is used to modify "escapes," suggesting that the willow tree frequently escapes damage during storms due to its flexibility. 

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  • 9. 

    "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so _______ to so few." - Winston Churchill

    • Menie

    • Mani

    • Meny

    • Many

    Correct Answer
    A. Many
    Explanation
    This quote by Winston Churchill acknowledges the debt owed by a large group of people to a small group of individuals. The word "many" correctly completes the sentence as it emphasizes the large number of people who owe a great deal in the context of human conflict.

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  • 10. 

    "I've put in so many enigmas and puzzles that it will keep the professors busy for centuries arguing over what I __________, and that's the only way of insuring one's immortality." - James Joyce

    • Ment

    • Mint

    • Meant

    • Mant

    Correct Answer
    A. Meant
    Explanation
    The quote suggests that James Joyce intentionally included numerous enigmas and puzzles in his work to ensure that scholars and professors would spend a significant amount of time debating and analyzing his intentions and meanings. The word "meant" fits perfectly in this context, as it implies that the puzzles and enigmas were deliberately included to provoke discussion and ensure the longevity of his literary legacy.

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  • 11. 

    "A good compromise, a good ___________of legislation, is like a good sentence; or a good piece of music. Everybody can recognize it. They say, 'Huh. It works. It makes sense." - Barack Obama

    • Peece

    • Peace

    • Piece

    • Piese

    Correct Answer
    A. Piece
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "piece". In this quote, Barack Obama is comparing a good compromise of legislation to a good sentence or a good piece of music. Just like a good sentence or piece of music, a good compromise is something that everyone can recognize and say "Huh. It works. It makes sense." The word "piece" is the correct choice here as it fits the context and meaning of the quote.

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  • 12. 

    "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and ________ our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." - Abraham Lincoln

    • Lose

    • Loose

    • Loze

    • Loss

    Correct Answer
    A. Lose
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "lose." This verb means to no longer possess or maintain something, specifically through one's own actions or negligence. Grammatically, "lose" is the appropriate form to use when discussing the loss or forfeiture of an abstract concept such as freedom. The verb fits the sentence structure by serving as the main action that the subject (we, implying the people or nation) could potentially carry out, thus linking the subject directly to the consequence of their actions.

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  • 13. 

    "As a child is indulged or checked in its early follies, a ground is generally __________ for the happiness or misery of the future man." - Samuel Richardson

    • Layed

    • Layid

    • Laid

    • Layed

    Correct Answer
    A. Laid
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "laid". In this quote, Samuel Richardson is suggesting that the way a child is allowed to behave or is disciplined in their early years will establish the foundation for their future happiness or misery as an adult. The word "laid" fits in the sentence grammatically and contextually, indicating that a foundation or groundwork is "laid" for the future.

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  • 14. 

    "A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things, but cannot ___________ great ones." - Lord Chesterfield

    • Recieve

    • Receive

    • Reseeve

    • Resieve

    Correct Answer
    A. Receive
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "receive." This word is the correct spelling of the verb that denotes the action of accepting or obtaining something. Grammatically, "receive" fits perfectly in the sentence, functioning as the main verb that describes what a 'weak mind' cannot do with 'great things.' This use of "receive" not only underscores the ability or, in this case, the inability, to accept or grasp more substantial or profound concepts but also aligns well with the grammatical structure, ensuring the sentence flows logically and clearly. 

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  • 15. 

    "Everyone has a breaking point, turning point, stress point, the game is permeated with it. The fans don't see it because we make it look so efficient. But internally, for a guy to be successful, you have to be like a clock spring, wound but not _________ at the same time." - Dave Winfield

    • Lose

    • Loose

    • Loze

    • Loos

    Correct Answer
    A. Loose
    Explanation
    In this quote, Dave Winfield is talking about the internal pressure and stress that comes with being successful. He compares it to a clock spring, which needs to be wound tightly in order to function properly. However, it should not be wound too tightly or it may break. Therefore, the word that completes the sentence correctly is "loose," meaning not tight or relaxed.

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