Spelling—Choose the correctly spelled noun meaning a prediction of future events (select the right form among Forcast, Forecaste, Forcaust, Forecast) with exam-focused explanation.

Given data

• Meaning: a prediction (e.g., weather forecast).
• Options: Forcast, Forecaste, Forcaust, Forecast

ApproachCorrect form is forecast: fore (before) + cast (to throw/estimate).

Option analysisForcast: missing ‘‘e’’ in the prefix. ❌Forecaste: unnecessary final ‘‘e’’. ❌Forcaust: vowel swap; incorrect. ❌Forecast: correct. ✅

Memory tipThink ‘‘fore + cast’’—casting forward.

Final AnswerForecast