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

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Pention

Explanation:


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:

Map each option to its standard form: punctuation, fashion, pension, ration.Compare sounds vs. spellings: /ˈpɛnʃən/ → “pension,” not “pention.”Select C as the misspelling.


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

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