Analyzing Spelling Options

The question asks us to select the word that is spelt incorrectly from the given options. To answer this, we need to examine the spelling of each word.

Let's look at each option:

• jewellery: This spelling is commonly used, especially in British English.
• hereditary: This is the correct spelling for something passed down from parents to children.
• missionary: This is the correct spelling for a person sent on a religious mission.
• elementery: This spelling looks incorrect. The correct spelling is elementary.

Comparing the spellings with their correct forms, we find that 'elementery' is the wrongly spelt word.

Here is a summary of the words and their correct spellings:

Therefore, the word 'elementery' is the one that is spelt incorrectly.

Revision Table: Checking Spelling

Additional Information on Common Spelling Errors

Identifying wrongly spelt words is a crucial part of improving vocabulary and writing skills. Many errors occur due to similar-sounding words or common patterns.

• Vowel Confusion: Errors often happen with vowels, like 'a' vs 'e', 'i' vs 'e', etc., as seen in 'elementery' (incorrect) vs 'elementary' (correct).
• Double Consonants: Deciding whether to double a consonant (e.g., 'missionary').
• Silent Letters: Words with silent letters can be tricky (e.g., 'knowledge').
• Homophones: Words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings (e.g., 'there', 'their', 'they're').

Regular reading and practicing spelling can help in recognizing and correcting such errors.