High-accuracy Spelling — Choose the correctly spelled scientific/technical term (Eflorescence, Efllorescence, Efflorescence, Efflorascence) and explain morphological cues.

Verbal Ability Spellings Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Eflorescence
  • B
    Efllorescence
  • C
    Efflorescence
  • D
    Efflorascence

Answer

Correct Answer: Efflorescence

Explanation

Given data

  • Target word relates to crystallization/mineral growth: ‘‘efflorescence’’.
  • Options: Eflorescence, Efllorescence, Efflorescence, Efflorascence.

Concept/ApproachCheck the standard prefix and root: ‘‘ef(f)-’’ + ‘‘flor’’ (flower) + ‘‘-escence’’ (state/process). Only one matches exactly.

Option-by-option analysisEflorescence — missing one ‘‘f’’ in the prefix; incorrect.Efllorescence — has ‘‘fll’’ sequence; incorrect doubling pattern.Efflorescence — correct spelling with double ‘‘f’’ and ‘‘-escence’’ ending. ✅Efflorascence — wrong suffix; should be ‘‘-escence’’, not ‘‘-ascence’’; incorrect.

Common pitfallsConfusion over double consonants and the scientific suffix ‘‘-escence’’ is common—memorize the full chunk.

Final AnswerEfflorescence

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