Commonly Misspelled Words Quiz

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Do you think you're good at spelling? Think you can get some of the most commonly misspelled words right? Take this quiz to find out how well you would do.

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1.

Which of the following spellings is correct?
- A.
  
  Accomodate
- B.
  
  Accommodate
- C.
  
  Acomodate
- D.
  
  Acommodate
Correct Answer
B. Accommodate

Explanation
The correct spelling is "Accommodate." This word is spelled with double "m" and double "o." The other options, "Accomodate," "Acomodate," and "Acommodate," are all incorrect spellings.

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2.

Which of the following spellings is correct?
- A.
  
  Arguement
- B.
  
  Arguemant
- C.
  
  Arguemint
- D.
  
  Argument
Correct Answer
D. Argument

Explanation
The correct spelling is "Argument." This is the only option that follows the standard spelling rules for this word. The other options have incorrect spellings and do not match the accepted spelling of the word "argument."

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3.

Which of the following spellings is correct?
- A.
  
  Comitment
- B.
  
  Comitmant
- C.
  
  Commitment
- D.
  
  Comitment
Correct Answer
C. Commitment

Explanation
The correct spelling is "Commitment". This is the only option that follows the standard English spelling rules, with the correct placement of double "m" and "t" in the word. The other options have incorrect spellings, either missing or misplacing letters.

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4.

Which of the following spellings is correct?
- A.
  
  Concensus
- B.
  
  Consensus
- C.
  
  Consencus
- D.
  
  Consenssus
Correct Answer
B. Consensus

Explanation
The correct spelling is "Consensus". This word refers to a general agreement or opinion among a group of people. The other options provided, "Concensus", "Consencus", and "Consenssus", are all incorrect spellings and do not exist in the English language.

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5.

Which of the following spellings is correct?
- A.
  
  Embarrass
- B.
  
  Embarass
- C.
  
  Embarras
- D.
  
  Embaras
Correct Answer
A. Embarrass

Explanation
The correct spelling is "Embarrass." This is the correct answer because it follows the standard English spelling rules, which include the double "r" after the letter "a." The other options, "Embarass," "Embarras," and "Embaras," all have incorrect spellings and do not follow the standard rules.

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6.

Which of the following spellings is correct?
- A.
  
  Existance
- B.
  
  Existence
- C.
  
  Existanse
- D.
  
  Existanc
Correct Answer
B. Existence

Explanation
The correct spelling is "Existence." This word refers to the state or fact of existing.

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7.

Which of the following spellings is correct?
- A.
  
  Harrass
- B.
  
  Harass
- C.
  
  Haras
- D.
  
  Herass
Correct Answer
B. Harass

Explanation
The correct spelling is "Harass." This is the only option that follows the standard English spelling rules for this word. The other options have incorrect combinations of letters or misspellings.

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8.

Which of the following spellings is correct?
- A.
  
  Lisense
- B.
  
  Licens
- C.
  
  License
- D.
  
  Lisense
Correct Answer
C. License

Explanation
The correct spelling is "License." This is the only option that is spelled correctly, without any extra or missing letters.

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