Commonly Misspelt Words - Another Story Quiz

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    Rebecca, Pamoda and Georgia simply could not _________ that doing a language analysis piece...

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This quiz tells the sad story of three students and their remonstrations with their heartless English teacher. In the process of the conversation, certain commonly misspelt words are used. Correcting these words and others like them saps English teachers' will to live. After you read this little story you might wonder whether that is such a bad thing. . .

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  • 2. 

    Rebecca, Pamoda and Georgia glanced at each other with expressions showing that they feared ___________ English teacher had finally forsaken all sanity and decency.

    • There

    • Their

    • They're

    Correct Answer
    A. Their
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "their". In the given sentence, "their" is used as a possessive pronoun to indicate that the three individuals, Rebecca, Pamoda, and Georgia, feared that their English teacher had forsaken all sanity and decency.

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  • 3. 

    ...to ________ ambitions for the future.

    • They're

    • Their

    • There

    Correct Answer
    A. Their
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "their" because it is the possessive form of the pronoun "they." In this context, it suggests that the ambitions being referred to belong to a group of people or individuals.

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  • 4. 

    When this attempt failed dismally, she ____________ instead...

    • Apealed

    • Appealed

    • Apealled

    Correct Answer
    A. Appealed
    Explanation
    When this attempt failed dismally, she appealed instead.

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  • 5. 

    "...for your future ___________ as writers and thinkers."

    • Development

    • Developement

    • Developmeant

    Correct Answer
    A. Development
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "development" because it is the correct spelling of the word in the context of the sentence. The sentence suggests that the individuals being referred to will be writers and thinkers in the future, and their growth and progress in these areas will be important. Therefore, the word "development" fits logically and grammatically in the sentence.

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  • 6. 

    By this stage Rebecca, Pomoda and Georgia had begun to regret their comments. They had only moved their teacher to a sermon and their __________ were already filled with foul homework demands. 

    • Diarys

    • Diaries

    • Dairies

    Correct Answer
    A. Diaries
    Explanation
    By this stage, Rebecca, Pomoda, and Georgia had realized that their comments had caused their teacher to give them a sermon. As a result, they regretted their actions. Additionally, their diaries were already filled with foul homework demands, indicating that they had received a significant amount of homework assignments.

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  • 7. 

    “Couldn’t we put it ____ till next year?” Georgia said optimistically.  

    • Off

    • Of

    • On

    Correct Answer
    A. Off
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "off". In this context, Georgia is suggesting the possibility of postponing something until the following year. The word "off" is commonly used to indicate a delay or rescheduling of an event or action. Therefore, it is the most suitable word to fill in the blank in this sentence.

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  • 8. 

    Was __________.

    • Necessary

    • Neccesary

    • Necessery

    Correct Answer
    A. Necessary
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "necessary."

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  • 9. 

    Meanwhile the teacher, __________ diatribe was becoming more and more passionate, didn’t seem to care __________ they were listening to her or not.

    • Whose, wether

    • Who's, whether

    • Whose, whether

    Correct Answer
    A. Whose, whether
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "whose, whether". In the given sentence, "whose" is used to indicate possession or ownership, referring to the teacher. "Whether" is used to introduce a choice or possibility, indicating that the teacher doesn't seem to care if the students are listening or not.

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  • 10. 

    They spoke firmly to Ms Green, advancing __________ to show her that the task she had given them was viciously cruel and horribly dull. We hate language analysis!”* they cried.

    • Argumeants

    • Arguements

    • Arguments

    Correct Answer
    A. Arguments
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "arguments". In the given sentence, the individuals are speaking firmly to Ms Green and expressing their dislike for language analysis. The word "arguments" accurately describes their statements as they are trying to convey their disagreement and dissatisfaction with the task given to them.

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  • 11. 

    “This kind of task is ____________," she cried,... 

    • Rellevant

    • Relevent

    • Relevant

    Correct Answer
    A. Relevant
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "relevant." In the given sentence, the speaker is exclaiming about a certain type of task. The word "relevant" means closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. Therefore, the speaker is emphasizing that the task in question is important or applicable to the situation.

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  • 12. 

    “Let me check my desk _____________," Ms Green said. “Aha,” she said, her eyes no longer red but still glowing. “I believe there is a gap in my correction schedule the week after next.”

    • Calendar

    • Calender

    • Calander

    Correct Answer
    A. Calendar
    Explanation
    Ms Green is checking her desk to find a tool or resource that will help her determine if there is a gap in her correction schedule. The word "calendar" is the correct answer because it is a common tool used to keep track of dates, appointments, and schedules. By checking her calendar, Ms Green is able to confirm that there is indeed a gap in her correction schedule in the week after next.

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  • 13. 

    The teacher spoke with that mixture of rapturous zeal and earnest pedantry they always found so irritating. At such times, even her clipped _____________ got on their nerves. It was particularly noticeable when she began to rant.

    • Pronounciation

    • Pronunciation

    • Pronuonciation

    Correct Answer
    A. Pronunciation
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "pronunciation". In the given sentence, the teacher's way of speaking is described as a mixture of rapturous zeal and earnest pedantry, which the students find irritating. The word "clipped" suggests that the teacher speaks with a precise and distinct manner, which includes the way she pronounces words. Therefore, her pronunciation of words is what gets on the students' nerves.

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  • 14. 

    At first Ms Green tried to win them over with a few ___________ remarks. 

    • Humourous

    • Humorous

    • Humorus

    Correct Answer
    A. Humorous
    Explanation
    Ms Green attempted to win them over by making some humorous remarks.

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    “___________ is what you need!” she cried. “____ essential that you become ______________ learners who ___________ in all tasks.  You must ____________ in _____________, your future and your abilities and show greater ______________!"

    • Discipline, Its, independent, persevere, believe, yourself, commitment

    • Discipline, It's, independant, persevere, believe, yourselves, commitment

    • Discipline, It's, independent, perservere, believe, yourself, commitment

    • Discipline, It's, independent, persevere, believe, yourselves, commitment

    • Discipline, It's, independent, persevere, beleive, yourselves, commitment

    • Disipline, It's, independent, persevere, believe, yourselves, comitment

    • Discipline, It's, independent, persevere, believe, yourselves, comitment

    Correct Answer
    A. Discipline, It's, independent, persevere, believe, yourselves, commitment
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Discipline, It's, independent, persevere, believe, yourselves, commitment". In the given sentence, the speaker is emphasizing the importance of discipline and self-belief. They are urging the listeners to be independent learners who persevere in all tasks. The use of "yourselves" indicates that the speaker is addressing a group of people. The word "commitment" suggests that the speaker is encouraging a strong dedication and determination towards their goals.

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  • 16. 

    The three girls groaned and rolled their eyes ______________.

    • Noticeeably

    • Noticably

    • Noticeably

    Correct Answer
    A. Noticeably
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "noticeably" because it is the correct spelling of the word that means the girls groaned and rolled their eyes in a way that was easily observed or noticeable.

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  • 17. 

    They could only look forward to the moment when Ms Green would be __________ by another, more merciful teacher. Slowly their eyes focused on the dense prose before them on the desk. Their eyes glazed over until the bell rang and released them from their suffering.

    • Superseded

    • Superceded

    • Superseeded

    Correct Answer
    A. Superseded
    Explanation
    The word "superseded" means to be replaced or surpassed by something or someone else. In this context, the students are eagerly waiting for Ms Green to be replaced by another teacher who is more merciful. They are hoping for a change and relief from their current sufferings under Ms Green's teaching.

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