English Spelling — Identify the misspelled word (choose the incorrect spelling; select 'All correct' if none). Words: A) Collision B) Superstition C) Conversation D) Humilation E) All correct

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Humilation

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:Another classic pattern is dropping vowels in multi-syllabic nouns. “Humiliation” retains the vowel “i” after “l” (…l-i-a-t…), but exam writers often remove it to produce a trap that still sounds similar when read quickly.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Collision — correct.
  • Superstition — correct.
  • Conversation — correct.
  • Humilation — suspicious; target is “humiliation.”

Concept / Approach:The correct spelling: h u m i l i a t i o n. Option D omits the second “i” (after “l”), yielding “Humilation,” which is incorrect though it may resemble the pronunciation to some learners.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Write the target: humiliation.Check sequence: hum + il + i + ation → humiliation.Compare with D: missing the “i” before “ation.”Select D as misspelled.

Verification / Alternative check:Use in context: “fear of humiliation,” “public humiliation” — always spelled with the full vowel sequence.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • A–C are standard dictionary spellings.

Common Pitfalls:Assuming that unstressed vowels can be dropped in spelling. English orthography preserves historical vowel letters even when their sounds are reduced in speech.

Final Answer:Humilation

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