Spellings Practice Questions

Step 1: In standard British English (predominant in Indian competitive exams), the word is spelled with 'rr' and 'hoe'. Step 2: The Greek root 'dia' (through) + 'rhein' (to flow) yields double 'r' followed by 'hoe' + 'a'. Step 3: 'Diarrhoea' is the correct British spelling (Option A).

Step 1: Check Latin root 'oblivisci' (to forget). Step 2: Standard spelling is O-B-L-I-V-I-O-N. Step 3: Option A ('Oblivion') is the accurately spelt form.

Step 1: Check Latin root 'emittere' (to send out). Step 2: It has a single 'm' and double 's', ending in '-ary'. Step 3: Option A ('Emissary') is the accurately spelt option.

Step 1: Trace the Greek root 'diphthera' (leather/hide). Step 2: The spelling requires 'ph' followed immediately by 'th': D-I-P-H-T-H-E-R-I-A. Step 3: Option A ('Diphtheria') is the correctly spelt option.

Step 1: Check Latin root 'ad-' + 'quiescere' (to rest/be quiet). Step 2: Prefix assimilation gives 'Acqu-', followed by '-i-', and '-esce' (with 'sc'). Step 3: Option A ('Acquiesce') is the correct spelling.