Spelling – Identify the single misspelled word among options A–D (choose exactly one; ignore “All correct”). A) Dismiss B) Dispel C) Disservice D) Discribe

Introduction / Context:This item checks familiarity with the Latin root “scrib-/scrip-” (write). Spelling traps often involve swapping “s” and “c” after the “dis-” prefix because the spoken form can mask the underlying root.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Dismiss – correct; from “miss-” (send).
• Dispel – correct; from “pel-” (drive).
• Disservice – correct; “dis-” + “service”.
• Discribe – intended “describe”.

Concept / Approach:When the base is “scribe/scribe, script-”, the correct spelling keeps “scr-” after prefixes: “describe, inscription, manuscript”. The false form “discribe” emerges from pronouncing /dəˈskraɪb/ and assuming “dis- + cribe”. The real base is “scribe” with “de-” meaning down or completely: “de + scribe → describe”.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Analyze the prefix: “de-” not “dis-” attaches to “scribe”.2) Compare to known family: describe, description, descriptive.3) Validate others: dismiss (dis + miss), dispel (dis + pel), disservice (dis + service) all standard.4) Therefore D is the only misspelling.

Verification / Alternative check:Check derivative: “description” begins with “des-”, never “diss-”; this back-confirms that the verb must be “describe”.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Dismiss: correct; “dismis” would be wrong.
• Dispel: correct; not “dispell”.
• Disservice: correct; the double “s” is standard.

Common Pitfalls:Assuming every negative/away sense takes “dis-”; some words take “de-”. Overgeneralizing pronunciation to spelling invites “Discribe”.

Final Answer:Discribe