Spelling looks simpleโฆ until it isnโt.
Some words slip through our fingers with double letters, silent letters, or tricky vowel swaps that make even the best spellers second-guess themselves.
This quiz will test your eye for detail and your memory of those classroom spelling lists we all thought we mastered.
All you have to do is answer Yes if the word is spelled correctly and No if itโs wrong โ sounds easy, right?
Think again. These words are some of the most commonly misspelled in English, and one tiny mistake could throw you off.
Ready to prove youโre a spelling pro, or will a sneaky letter trip you up?
Is this how the word should be written?
The correct spelling is embarrass, with two rโs and two sโs. Dropping one of them is a frequent mistake.
The correct spelling is embarrass, with two rโs and two . Dropping one of them is a frequent mistake.
Is this word spelled the right way?
Separate is correct. Many people mistakenly write seperate, but thatโs wrong โ the middle vowel is an a, not an e.
Does this spelling pass the accuracy test?
This is correct โ government. The silent โnโ in the middle often causes confusion, but itโs part of the proper spelling.
Would you say this spelling is spot on?
The correct form is necessary. A common mistake is adding an extra c or s (like neccessary), but this version is right.
Does this spelling look fully correct to you?
This is the right spelling โ occurred, with a double c and double r. Many miss it by dropping one r.
Does this spelling look correct?
This is the correct spelling โ beautiful. It often confuses learners because of the tricky -eau- combination, but this version is right.
Is this the right spelling or is something off?
The correct spelling is until, with a single l at the end. Adding an extra l is a frequent slip.
Is this version written the right way?
The proper spelling is occasion, with only one s. Doubling the s is a frequent error.
Would you mark this as the correct spelling?
The correct spelling is receive. Remember the rule: โi before e, except after c.โ
Is this the right way this month is spelled?
The correct spelling is February. The first โrโ after the b is often skipped in casual writing, but it belongs there.
Would this be accepted as correctly spelled?
The correct spelling is writing with a single t. Doubling the t is a very common mistake.
Does this word appear exactly as it should?
The spelling calendar is correct. A common mistake is writing calender, which is wrong.
Would you trust this spelling to be correct?
The right form is definitely. The โaโ in definately is a common error that sneaks in, but it doesnโt belong.
Does this look like the proper spelling of the word?
The correct spelling is tomorrow, with only one m and a double r. Doubling the m is a common mistake.
Does this look like the proper spelling?
The correct spelling is environment โ it includes an โnโ after the o. That missing letter trips up many writers.
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