Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Choclate
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:This question checks everyday vocabulary where dropped vowels are common errors. Only one of the four common words is misspelled; your job is to spot it quickly by recalling the full vowel sequence.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:“Chocolate” contains the medial vowel “o” after “choc-”: cho-co-late. A frequent error is dropping the second “o” → choclate. “Parliament” keeps the silent “i” after “l” (par-lia-ment). “Biscuit” preserves “ui”.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Syllabify “Chocolate”: cho-co-late → must have two “o”s.Step 2: Compare with given: “Choclate” is missing the second “o”.Step 3: Validate others: “Woolen/Woollen” accepted; “Parliament” and “Biscuit” standard spellings.Step 4: Conclude “Choclate” is the sole misspelling.Verification / Alternative check:Slow pronunciation—“CHO-ku-lət”—hides the second “o”, but orthography requires it. Dictionaries: chocolate /ˈtʃɒkələt/ with “oco”.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:Dropping unstressed vowels in rapid speech: chocolate, separate, interest, vegetable often lose vowels in pronunciation; do not omit them in spelling.
Final Answer:Choclate
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