English Spelling — Identify the misspelled word (choose the incorrect spelling; select 'All correct' if none). Words: A) Permission B) Ambition C) Admision D) Submission E) All correct

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Admision

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:Words ending in “-mission” share a Latin root and keep a double “s” in English. Examiners frequently remove one “s” to create a near-miss that looks plausible at a glance. Recognizing families of words helps you generalize correct patterns quickly.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Permission — correct.
  • Ambition — correct (different root “-bition”).
  • Admision — likely intended “Admission.”
  • Submission — correct.

Concept / Approach:The correct form is “admission” with double s: a d m i s s i o n. The single-s variant “admision” is nonstandard. Compare related words: “commission,” “transmission,” “permission,” “submission” — all with double “ss.”

Step-by-Step Solution:

Identify target family: -mission.Spell out: admission → ad + mission → ad + miss + ion.Spot the dropped consonant in C (“Admision”).Choose C as misspelled.

Verification / Alternative check:Substitute in a sentence: “admission process,” “admission ticket” — always with double “ss.”

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • A, B, D follow standard forms.

Common Pitfalls:Speed-reading endings and missing double consonants. Train your eye to scan morphemes (“-mission,” “-sion,” “-tion”).

Final Answer:Admision

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