Spelling – Identify the single misspelled word among options A–D (choose exactly one; ignore “All correct”). A) Artificial B) Aggrevate C) Forefront D) Negligence

Introduction / Context:Double-consonant patterns can be tricky. “Aggravate” correctly doubles the “g” before “ravate”; the vowel sequence is “a-g-g-r-a-v-a-t-e”. Replacing the second “a” with “e” (Aggrevate) produces a nonstandard form.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Artificial – correct.
• Aggrevate – intended “aggravate”.
• Forefront – correct compound (fore + front).
• Negligence – correct noun from “negligent”.

Concept / Approach:From Latin “gravis” (heavy), “aggravate” means “to make worse” and keeps “a” in both syllables around the doubled “gg”. Many learners substitute “e” by ear, yielding “aggrevate”.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Write the standard form: aggravate.2) Compare letters position by position with option B; the vowel at the fifth position must be “a”.3) Confirm other options via common usage: artificial, forefront, negligence—correct.4) Therefore B is the only misspelling.

Verification / Alternative check:Check derivative: aggravation; again “a” persists, never “e”.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Artificial: correct; “artifical” would be wrong.
• Forefront: correct; not “forefrontt”.
• Negligence: correct; beware “negligance”.

Common Pitfalls:Assuming sound /ə/ maps to “e”; over-relying on pronunciation can mislead in Latin-root words.

Final Answer:Aggrevate