English Spelling — Identify the misspelled word (choose the incorrect spelling; select 'All correct' if none). Words: A) Punctuation B) Fashion C) Pention D) Ration E) All correct

Introduction / Context:Words ending in “-sion/-tion” are ripe for confusion because similar pronunciations map to different spellings based on root forms. Here, three common nouns are spelled correctly; one substitutes the wrong consonant, producing a nonstandard form.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Punctuation — correct.
• Fashion — correct.
• Pention — suspect; likely intended “Pension.”
• Ration — correct.

Concept / Approach:“Pension” derives from a root that takes “-sion,” not “-tion.” Writing “Pention” (with “t”) is incorrect. By contrast, “punctuation” and “ration” indeed take “-tion” due to their Latin roots, and “fashion” is with “-shion.”

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:Usage examples: “pension scheme,” “pensioner.” No dictionary lists “pention.”

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• A, B, D are correct standard spellings.

Common Pitfalls:Writing by ear; the /ʃ/ sound comes from different letter groups: “-tion” (nation), “-sion” (pension), “-shion” (fashion). Choose based on the root family.

Final Answer:Pention