In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
valediction
Identifying the Correctly Spelt Word: Valediction
The question asks us to identify the word that is spelt correctly among the given four options. Accurate spelling is important for clear communication.
Let's examine the provided options and determine which one uses the standard English spelling.
Analysing the Options
- valedection
- velediction
- veledection
- valediction
We need to compare each option to the standard spelling of the word that refers to bidding farewell, especially a speech given at a farewell event.
The Correct Spelling: Valediction
The standard and correct spelling of the word meaning a farewell or a farewell speech is "valediction".
Let's look at how the other options differ from the correct spelling:
- valedection: This spelling incorrectly uses 'e' instead of 'i' in the second syllable ('dict').
- velediction: This spelling incorrectly uses 'e' instead of 'a' in the first syllable ('val').
- veledection: This spelling incorrectly uses 'e' instead of 'a' in the first syllable ('val') and 'e' instead of 'i' in the second syllable ('dict').
- valediction: This matches the standard spelling.
The word "valediction" comes from Latin roots: 'vale' meaning 'farewell' and 'dicere' meaning 'to speak'. This origin helps remember the 'a' in the first syllable and 'i' in the second.
Here is a comparison:
| Option | Spelling Status | Difference from Correct Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| valedection | Incorrect | 'e' instead of 'i' in the second syllable |
| velediction | Incorrect | 'e' instead of 'a' in the first syllable |
| veledection | Incorrect | 'e' instead of 'a' in the first syllable AND 'e' instead of 'i' in the second syllable |
| valediction | Correct | Matches standard spelling |
Therefore, the only correctly spelt word among the given options is "valediction".
Revision Table: Correct Spelling Practice
| Word | Correct Spelling | Common Mistakes |
|---|---|---|
| Farewell Speech/Act | valediction | valedection, velediction, veledection |
Additional Information: Related Vocabulary
Understanding related words can help reinforce correct spelling and meaning. The adjective form of valediction is valedictory.
- Valedictory: Pertaining to or constituting a farewell; especially, delivered as a valediction (e.g., a valedictory speech).
- Benediction: The utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service. This shares the '-diction' root meaning 'speaking'.
- Dictionary: A book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language, often also providing information about pronunciation, origin, and usage. This also shares the '-diction' root related to words/speaking.
Paying attention to common roots and prefixes can sometimes help deduce or remember spellings and meanings of words like valediction.
Important Questions from Spellings
- Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
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