Spelling—Choose the correct French-derived noun for an arranged bunch of flowers (select among Bouquete, Bouquette, Bouquet, Boqquet) with pronunciation and spelling cues.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Bouquet

Explanation:

Given data

  • Meaning: an arranged bunch of flowers.
  • Options: Bouquete, Bouquette, Bouquet, Boqquet

ApproachFrom French: bouquet, pronounced ‘‘boo-kay’’; the ‘‘-quet’’ is spelled with silent ‘‘t’’ and no trailing ‘‘e’’.

Option analysisBouquete/Bouquette: unnecessary final ‘‘e’’ or extra ‘‘t’’; incorrect. ❌Boqquet: consonant order error. ❌Bouquet: correct. ✅

Memory tipThink ‘‘bouq- + -uet’’; do not add an extra final ‘‘e’’.

Final AnswerBouquet

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