How To Spell The States

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This quiz, titled 'How To Spell The States', assesses the ability to correctly spell state names such as Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. It enhances geographical literacy and spelling skills, making it suitable for educational purposes.

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  • 2. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Misisipi

    • Mississippi

    • Missisipi

    Correct Answer
    A. Mississippi
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Mississippi". The other options, "Misisipi" and "Missisipi", are misspellings of the word.

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  • 3. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Texis

    • Texisis

    • Texas

    Correct Answer
    A. Texas
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Texas". This is the only option that matches the standard spelling of the state in the United States.

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  • 4. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Nebraska

    • Nibraka

    • Nevraskae

    Correct Answer
    A. Nebraska
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is Nebraska.

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  • 5. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Maryland

    • Marylend

    • Mariland

    Correct Answer
    A. Maryland
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Maryland" because it is the only option that matches the correct spelling of the state name. "Marylend" and "Mariland" are misspellings of the word.

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  • 6. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Verman

    • Vermont

    • Vermin

    Correct Answer
    A. Vermont
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Vermont." This is a state in the United States of America. "Verman" and "Vermin" are incorrect spellings and do not refer to any specific place or concept.

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  • 7. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Kantuckee

    • Kentuckee

    • Kentucky

    Correct Answer
    A. Kentucky
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Kentucky." This is the correct answer because it matches the standard spelling of the state name. "Kantuckee" and "Kentuckee" are misspellings and do not follow the standard spelling conventions.

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  • 8. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Indiana

    • Indianae

    • Indenna

    Correct Answer
    A. Indiana
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Indiana". This is the name of a state in the United States. The other options, "Indianae" and "Indenna", are not correct spellings and do not exist.

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  • 9. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Alabama

    • Alebamea

    • Aleabameaa

    Correct Answer
    A. Alabama
    Explanation
    Alabama is the correct spelling because it is the standard and widely accepted spelling of the state's name. The other options, "Alebamea" and "Aleabameaa," are incorrect and do not match the recognized spelling.

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  • 10. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Fro Rida

    • Florida

    • Froreada

    Correct Answer
    A. Florida
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Florida". The other options, "Fro Rida" and "Froreada", are misspellings of the state name. "Florida" is the correct spelling of the state located in the southeastern United States.

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  • 11. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Idaho

    • Idahoe

    • Idahwhgole

    Correct Answer
    A. Idaho
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Idaho". The other options, "Idahoe" and "Idahwhgole", are misspellings and do not correspond to the correct spelling of the word.

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  • 12. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • New Mexico

    • New Mexeco

    • New Mexxico

    Correct Answer
    A. New Mexico
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "New Mexico". The state name is composed of two words, "New" and "Mexico", and it is spelled with a single "x" in "Mexico". The options "New Mexeco" and "New Mexxico" have misspellings with an extra "x" and "c" respectively.

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  • 13. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Alaskee

    • Alaske

    • Alaska

    Correct Answer
    A. Alaska
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Alaska".

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  • 14. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Hawaii

    • Hawee

    • Hawiee

    Correct Answer
    A. Hawaii
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Hawaii."

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  • 15. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Virgina

    • Vergeneria

    • Virgenea

    Correct Answer
    A. Virgina
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Virgina". The other options, "Vergeneria" and "Virgenea", do not match the correct spelling.

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  • 16. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Iowa

    • Iowae

    • Iowaa

    Correct Answer
    A. Iowa
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Iowa." The other options, "Iowae" and "Iowaa," are incorrect and do not adhere to the standard spelling of the state's name.

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  • 17. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Wets Verginaa

    • West Virginia

    • West Verginiia

    Correct Answer
    A. West Virginia
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "West Virginia". This is the correct answer because it is the only option that matches the correct spelling of the state name. The other options, "Wets Verginaa" and "West Verginiia", contain misspellings and do not accurately represent the correct spelling of the state name. Therefore, "West Virginia" is the correct answer.

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  • 18. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Nevedde

    • Neveadee

    • Nevada

    Correct Answer
    A. Nevada
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Nevada." This is a state in the United States, known for its desert landscape and famous tourist destinations like Las Vegas. The other options, "Nevedde" and "Neveadee," are not recognized spellings and do not correspond to any known word or place. Therefore, the correct answer is "Nevada."

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  • 19. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Delaware

    • Deloware

    • Dowlaware

    Correct Answer
    A. Delaware
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Delaware." This is the correct answer because it matches the standard spelling of the state name. The other options, "Deloware" and "Dowlaware," are misspellings and do not correspond to the correct spelling of the word.

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  • 20. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • New Jersay

    • New Jersi

    • New Jersey

    Correct Answer
    A. New Jersey
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "New Jersey." This is the correct answer because it is the only option that matches the standard spelling of the state's name. "New Jersay" and "New Jersi" are misspellings that do not follow the typical spelling conventions.

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  • 21. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Califonea

    • Californiaa

    • California

    Correct Answer
    A. California
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "California." Both "Califonea" and "Californiaa" are incorrect spellings. "California" is the proper spelling for the state located on the West Coast of the United States.

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  • 22. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Kansas

    • Kanses

    • Kenses

    Correct Answer
    A. Kansas
    Explanation
    Kansas is the correct spelling because it matches the standard English spelling of the state in the United States. The other options, Kanses and Kenses, do not follow the correct spelling conventions and are therefore incorrect.

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  • 23. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Washinten

    • Washengton

    • Washington

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Washington."

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  • 24. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Oklehoma

    • Oklema

    • Oklahoma

    Correct Answer
    A. Oklahoma
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Oklahoma."

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  • 25. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Arizonaa

    • Arizona

    • Airizonna

    Correct Answer
    A. Arizona
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Arizona".

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  • 26. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Loosiana

    • Lousienna

    • Louisiana

    Correct Answer
    A. Louisiana
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Louisiana."

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  • 27. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Manee

    • Maine

    • Main

    Correct Answer
    A. Maine
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Maine." This is evident because the other options, "Manee" and "Main," do not match the correct spelling of the state name.

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  • 28. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Colardoo

    • Colorado

    • Colorrado

    Correct Answer
    A. Colorado
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Colorado". The other options, "Colardoo" and "Colorrado", are misspellings of the state name.

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  • 29. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Penstlvania

    • Pennsylvania

    • Pensylvenia

    Correct Answer
    A. Pennsylvania
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Pennsylvania." The other options, "Penstlvania" and "Pensylvenia," contain incorrect letter combinations and misspellings. The correct spelling option follows the standard English spelling rules, with the correct placement of letters and correct letter combinations.

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  • 30. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Kansees

    • Kanses

    • Kansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Kansas
    Explanation
    Kansas is the correct spelling because it is the name of a state in the United States. The other options, "Kansees" and "Kanses," are misspellings of the word.

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  • 31. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • South Dakota

    • South Dekota

    • Seuth dekota

    Correct Answer
    A. South Dakota
    Explanation
    South Dakota is the correct spelling of the state name. The other options, "South Dekota" and "seuth dekota," contain misspellings. The correct spelling of "South Dakota" is used to refer to the state in the United States.

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  • 32. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Nerth Carolina

    • North Carolinaa

    • North Carolina

    Correct Answer
    A. North Carolina
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "North Carolina."

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  • 33. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Arkensas

    • Arkensa

    • Arkansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Arkansas
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Arkansas". The other options, "Arkensas" and "Arkensa", are misspelled versions of the state's name.

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  • 34. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Minnesota

    • Minestoa

    • Minnestaa

    Correct Answer
    A. Minnesota
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Minnesota." This is the correct answer because it is the only option that matches the standard spelling of the state name. The other options, "Minestoa" and "Minnestaa," contain incorrect combinations of letters that do not correspond to the correct spelling.

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  • 35. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Georgia

    • Goergia

    • Geogia

    Correct Answer
    A. Georgia
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Georgia."

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  • 36. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • South Caralina

    • South Carolina

    • South Carolinna

    Correct Answer
    A. South Carolina
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "South Carolina." The other options, "South Caralina" and "South Carolinna," contain misspellings.

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  • 37. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • New Hamster

    • New Hanyphshire

    • New Hampshire

    Correct Answer
    A. New Hampshire
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "New Hampshire." The other options, "New Hamster" and "New Hanyphshire," are misspellings and do not exist.

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  • 38. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Rhode Island

    • Rhode Islend

    • Rode Island

    Correct Answer
    A. Rhode Island
    Explanation
    Rhode Island is the correct spelling. It is a state in the United States and is spelled with an "e" at the end of "Rhode" and "Island" is spelled as a single word.

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  • 39. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Michigan

    • Michegen

    • Michegan

    Correct Answer
    A. Michigan
    Explanation
    Michigan is the correct spelling because it is the name of a state in the United States. The other options, "Michegen" and "Michegan," are misspellings of the word.

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  • 40. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • North dekota

    • North dakota

    • North Dakota

    Correct Answer
    A. North Dakota
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "North Dakota."

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  • 41. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Concticutt

    • Connecticut

    • Conecticut

    Correct Answer
    A. Connecticut
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Connecticut."

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  • 42. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • New york

    • New York

    • New Yerk

    Correct Answer
    A. New York
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "New York." This is the correct answer because it follows the standard capitalization rules for proper nouns, with the first letter of each word capitalized. "New Yerk" is an incorrect spelling, as it does not match the standard spelling of the city.

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  • 43. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Wisconson

    • Wisconsin

    • Wisconseeen

    Correct Answer
    A. Wisconsin
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Wisconsin."

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  • 44. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Montanna

    • Montana

    • Monyannar

    Correct Answer
    A. Montana
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Montana." This is evident because the other option, "Montanna," has an extra "n" which is not present in the correct spelling. The third option, "monyannar," is a completely different word and does not resemble the correct spelling at all. Therefore, the correct answer is "Montana."

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  • 45. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Oregen

    • Oregon

    • Orogen

    Correct Answer
    A. Oregon
    Explanation
    Oregon is the correct spelling. The other options, "Oregen" and "Orogen," are misspelled.

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  • 46. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Tennessee

    • Tenessee

    • Tennnesee

    Correct Answer
    A. Tennessee
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Tennessee". The other options, "Tenessee" and "Tennnesee", contain extra letters and do not match the correct spelling.

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  • 47. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Illinoise

    • Ilinois

    • Illinois

    Correct Answer
    A. Illinois
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Illinois." This is the correct answer because it is the only option that follows the standard spelling rules for the state name. The other options, "Illinoise" and "Ilinois," are misspelled and do not accurately represent the correct spelling of the state.

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  • 48. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Massachusets

    • Masachusetts

    • Massachusetts

    Correct Answer
    A. Massachusetts
    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "Massachusetts."

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  • 49. 

    Choose the correct spelling

    • Wyoming

    • Wyoming

    • Wyomwn

    Correct Answer
    A. Wyoming
    Explanation
    "Wyoming" is the correct spelling because it is the name of a U.S. state, and proper nouns, such as state names, are always capitalized. The other options, "wyoming" and "Wyomwn," are incorrect. "wyoming" lacks the necessary capitalization, and "Wyomwn" is a misspelling. Proper capitalization and spelling are essential when referring to specific places, ensuring clarity and respect for the name of the location.

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