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Question

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

The correct answer is

Queu

Let's analyse the given options to find the word that is incorrectly spelt.

Analysing Spelling Options

We need to examine each word provided in the options and determine if its spelling is correct according to standard English spelling rules.

  • Option 1: Particular
  • Option 2: Queu
  • Option 3: Recommend
  • Option 4: Opposition

Checking Each Word's Spelling

Let's look at each word individually:

  • Particular: The word "particular" means relating to a single, specific person or thing; or used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class. The spelling "Particular" is correct.
  • Queu: The word "queu" is not the standard English spelling. The correct spelling for a line or sequence of people or vehicles waiting for their turn is "queue". Therefore, "Queu" is an incorrectly spelt word.
  • Recommend: The word "recommend" means to suggest or praise someone or something as suitable for a particular purpose or role. The spelling "Recommend" is correct.
  • Opposition: The word "opposition" means resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument; or a group of people who are against something. The spelling "Opposition" is correct.

Based on this analysis, the word "Queu" is the one with the incorrect spelling.

Identifying the Incorrectly Spelt Word

We were asked to select the INCORRECTLY spelt word. Our analysis shows that "Queu" is not spelt correctly. The correct spelling is "Queue". The other words, "Particular", "Recommend", and "Opposition", are all spelt correctly.

Therefore, the option containing the incorrectly spelt word is "Queu".

The word with the spelling error is "Queu".

Revision Table: Common Spelling Errors

Reviewing common spelling mistakes can help identify incorrectly spelt words. Here is a brief table.

Commonly Misspelt Word Correct Spelling
recieve receive
achievment achievement
neccessary necessary
occured occurred
seperate separate
untill until
definately definitely
maintainence maintenance
independant independent
persuade persuade

Additional Information on English Spelling

English spelling can be challenging due to its history, drawing from various languages like Old English, Norse, French, Latin, and Greek. This mix results in many words that don't follow simple phonetic rules.

  • Many words, like "queue," come from French, where the "ueue" ending is common but doesn't sound out predictably in English.
  • Silent letters are frequent, such as the 'k' in 'know' or the 'p' in 'psychology'.
  • Different letter combinations can make the same sound (e.g., 'ough' in rough, through, though, thought, plough).
  • Homophones (words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings, e.g., 'their', 'there', 'they're') are another source of errors.

Improving spelling often involves memorisation, understanding common patterns (even if irregular), and practice.

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