Question 1

Vocabulary Precision — Identify the correctly spelled noun meaning ‘‘calmness and composure’’ (select the standard spelling from Equanimity, Equannimity, Equanimmity, Equinimity) with root-based guidance.

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Given dataMeaning cue: calmness, mental composure, evenness of temper.Options: Equanimity, Equannimity, Equanimmity, Equinimity.Concept/ApproachCorrect spelling is ‘‘equanimity’’ from Latin ‘‘aequus’’ (equal) + ‘‘animus’’ (mind) → equal-mindedness.Option-by-option analysisEquanimity — correct (equa + nimity). ✅Equannimity — extra ‘‘n’’; incorrect.Equanimmity — doubled ‘‘m’’; incorrect.Equinimity — wrong vowel; should be ‘‘equa-’’ not ‘‘equi-’’; incorrect.Memory tipThink ‘‘equal + animus’’ → ‘‘equa + nimity’’ for mental balance.Final AnswerEquanimity

Question 2

Spelling Standardization — Choose the correctly spelled past form of ‘‘occur’’ (select from Occured, Occurad, Ocurred, Occurred) with consonant-doubling rule summarized.

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Given dataBase verb: occur (to happen).Options: Occured, Occurad, Ocurred, Occurred.Concept/ApproachWhen forming the past of ‘‘occur’’ (a stressed final syllable CVC), the final consonant doubles: occur → occurred (double ‘‘r’’) + ‘‘-ed’’.Option-by-option analysisOccured — missing the doubled ‘‘r’’; incorrect.Occurad — wrong ending; incorrect.Ocurred — missing one ‘‘c’’; incorrect.Occurred — correct (oc + cur + red). ✅Memory tipStress on the second syllable ‘‘cur’’ triggers doubling: occur → occurred.Final AnswerOccurred

Question 3

English Spelling Accuracy — Choose the correctly spelled standard English word from the list (Swelte, Filpant, Licentious, Puessile); select the valid dictionary form and justify the choice with reasoning for competitive exams.

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Given dataTask type: Correct-spelling identification (English vocabulary).Options provided: Swelte, Filpant, Licentious, Puessile.Concept/ApproachCompare each option to the accepted dictionary spelling. Only one option must be a valid, commonly used English word without orthographic errors.Option-by-option analysisSwelte — looks like a corruption of ‘‘svelte’’ (meaning slender/elegant). ‘‘Swelte’’ is not a standard spelling; incorrect.Filpant — appears to be a misspelling of ‘‘flippant’’ (carelessly disrespectful). Missing letters and wrong order; incorrect.Licentious — correct spelling; adjective meaning morally unrestrained or sexually promiscuous. ✅Puessile — misspelling of ‘‘puerile’’ (childish). Incorrect form; incorrect.Common pitfallsNear-homophones and lookalikes (e.g., svelte, flippant, puerile) often tempt candidates. Always recall the canonical spellings.Final AnswerLicentious

Question 4

Spelling Selection — Identify the correctly spelled English word among lookalikes (Grief, Breif, Recieve, Diceive) and explain why the others are wrong using simple spelling rules.

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Given dataCandidates must select the correctly spelled word.Options: Grief, Breif, Recieve, Diceive.Concept/ApproachApply the ‘‘i before e except after c’’ aid and recall common words. Only one option is a standard, error-free spelling.Option-by-option analysisGrief — correct spelling (grief). ✅Breif — letters transposed; correct form is ‘‘brief’’ (brief); this is incorrect.Recieve — incorrect; after ‘‘c’’ the order is ‘‘ei’’ → ‘‘receive’’ (receive).Diceive — incorrect; correct is ‘‘deceive’’ (deceive), not starting with ‘‘di-’’; incorrect in both prefix and vowel order.Common pitfallsMixing up ‘‘ie/ei’’ and using phonetically plausible but wrong prefixes are frequent errors.Final AnswerGrief

Question 5

Vocabulary Spelling Test — From the list (Furnituer, Exampel, Medicine, Sampal) pick the correctly spelled common English noun and justify the choice for exam preparation.

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Given dataSelect the correctly spelled, standard English noun.Options: Furnituer, Exampel, Medicine, Sampal.Concept/ApproachRecognize common words and verify against known spellings; three are deliberately misspelled variants.Option-by-option analysisFurnituer — misspelling of ‘‘furniture’’; letters misordered; incorrect.Exampel — misspelling of ‘‘example’’ (final letters swapped); incorrect.Medicine — correct spelling; a very common English word. ✅Sampal — misspelling of ‘‘sample’’; incorrect.Common pitfallsDo not rely only on sound; check endings like ‘‘-ple’’ and known patterns such as ‘‘-ture’’ in furniture.Final AnswerMedicine

Question 6

High-accuracy Spelling — Choose the correctly spelled scientific/technical term (Eflorescence, Efllorescence, Efflorescence, Efflorascence) and explain morphological cues.

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Given dataTarget word relates to crystallization/mineral growth: ‘‘efflorescence’’.Options: Eflorescence, Efllorescence, Efflorescence, Efflorascence.Concept/ApproachCheck the standard prefix and root: ‘‘ef(f)-’’ + ‘‘flor’’ (flower) + ‘‘-escence’’ (state/process). Only one matches exactly.Option-by-option analysisEflorescence — missing one ‘‘f’’ in the prefix; incorrect.Efllorescence — has ‘‘fll’’ sequence; incorrect doubling pattern.Efflorescence — correct spelling with double ‘‘f’’ and ‘‘-escence’’ ending. ✅Efflorascence — wrong suffix; should be ‘‘-escence’’, not ‘‘-ascence’’; incorrect.Common pitfallsConfusion over double consonants and the scientific suffix ‘‘-escence’’ is common—memorize the full chunk.Final AnswerEfflorescence

Question 7

Spelling & Meaning — Identify the correctly spelled everyday English noun from the list (Exterminatte, Inexpliccable, Offspring, Reffere) and explain why it is correct.

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Given dataSelect the correctly spelled word.Options: Exterminatte, Inexpliccable, Offspring, Reffere.Concept/ApproachOnly one is a correctly spelled standard word; the others contain deliberate doubling or letter errors.Option-by-option analysisExterminatte — correct spelling is ‘‘exterminate’’ (no double ‘‘t’’ at the end); incorrect.Inexpliccable — correct spelling is ‘‘inexplicable’’ (one ‘‘c’’, ‘‘-able’’); incorrect.Offspring — correct spelling; noun meaning one’s child/children or progeny. ✅Reffere — correct spelling is ‘‘referee’’ (double ‘‘e’’ not double ‘‘f’’); incorrect.Common pitfallsWatch false doubles (cc/tt/ff) and suffix patterns like ‘‘-able’’ or ‘‘-ee’’.Final AnswerOffspring

Question 8

Orthography Check — Select the correctly spelled common noun from variations (Occasion, Occassion, Ocasion, Ocassion) and outline the rule about double consonants.

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Given dataWord family: occasion (event/time).Options: Occasion, Occassion, Ocasion, Ocassion.Concept/ApproachStandard spelling uses double ‘‘c’’ but a single ‘‘s’’: occasion.Option-by-option analysisOccasion — correct: ‘‘occa + sion’’ with single ‘‘s’’. ✅Occassion — wrong double ‘‘s’’; incorrect.Ocasion — missing one ‘‘c’’; incorrect.Ocassion — missing one ‘‘c’’ and doubling ‘‘s’’; incorrect.Common pitfallsLearners often double the ‘‘s’’ by analogy with words like ‘‘possession’’—but the correct ending here is ‘‘-sion’’ with a single ‘‘s’’.Final AnswerOccasion

Question 9

Spelling & Word Recognition — Pick the correctly spelled term for a business founder/organiser (Entrepreneur vs. Entrapreneur, Entrepraneur, Enterprenuer) with root-based reasoning.

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Given dataMeaning: a person who organizes/operates a business.Options: Entrepreneur, Entrapreneur, Entrepraneur, Enterprenuer.Concept/ApproachThe correct French-derived spelling is ‘‘entrepreneur’’ (entre + preneur = to undertake). Variants here are phonetic misspellings.Option-by-option analysisEntrepreneur — correct spelling. ✅Entrapreneur — inserted ‘‘a’’ after ‘‘entr-’’; incorrect.Entrepraneur — uses ‘‘-praneur’’ instead of ‘‘-preneur’’; incorrect.Enterprenuer — wrong vowel order in the ending; incorrect.Common pitfallsDo not anglicize the French ending; keep ‘‘-preneur’’ intact.Final AnswerEntrepreneur

Question 10

English Spelling — Identify the Misspelled Word Choose the single misspelled word from the list below. Only one option contains a spelling error.

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Introduction / Context:Spelling discrimination questions check whether you can spot a single orthographic error among otherwise correctly spelled words. The goal is not vocabulary meaning but accurate standard spelling as used in edited English, particularly common exam words that attract frequent mistakes.Given Data / Assumptions:Exactly one option is misspelled.All other options are correctly spelled in standard English.American vs British variants are not at issue for these particular words.Concept / Approach:The incorrect form here is "Mentanence." The correct spelling is "Maintenance" (main + ten + ance). The error likely arises from phonetic confusion and misplacement of vowels after the consonant cluster "nt." The other words—"Appraise" (to evaluate), "Commend" (to praise), and "Behavior" (American spelling; British: "Behaviour")—are correctly spelled.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Sound out each candidate and recall common roots/suffixes.2) Recognize "maintain" → "maintenance" (drop the second "in").3) Verify dictionary forms for the others: appraise, commend, behavior (AmE).4) Confirm only one item is defective: "Mentanence."Verification / Alternative check:Link to the base verb: maintain → maintenance (not mentainance or mentanence). This morphological check quickly reveals the error.Why Other Options Are Wrong:Appraise: Correct; double "p" and "raise" ending are standard.Commend: Correct; double "m" with "-end" ending.Behavior: Correct in American English; the British variant adds "u."All correct: False because one option is wrong.Common Pitfalls:Thinking "Behaviour" is the only correct form; both "behavior" (AmE) and "behaviour" (BrE) are standard within their varieties. The truly wrong form here is "Mentanence."Final Answer:Mentanence

Question 11

English Spelling — Identify the Misspelled Word Choose the single misspelled word from the list below. Only one option contains a spelling error.

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Introduction / Context:This question tests recognition of a single incorrect spelling among common words with similar endings. Such items often target vowel omissions in syllables that are reduced in casual speech, making them easy to miss in writing.Given Data / Assumptions:Exactly one item is misspelled.The rest are standard spellings in edited English.The words share familiar suffix patterns.Concept / Approach:The incorrect form is "Tution." The correct spelling is "Tuition" with the letter "i" after "tu-". The error arises from pronouncing the word as two syllables ("too-shn") and dropping the medial vowel in writing. "Passion," "Fashion," and "Ration" are correctly spelled and follow their respective morphological patterns.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Compare suffix patterns: -sion vs -tion vs -ition.2) Recall that "tuition" contains the sequence "tui-" reflecting the root "tutor/tuitional."3) Confirm that the only error is the missing "i" in "tuition."4) Validate the others: passion (double "s"), fashion (sh-sound rendered by "sh"), ration (base noun form).Verification / Alternative check:Morphology check: "tuition" relates to "tuition fee" and "tuitional"—both keep the "i," which would be impossible if "tution" were correct.Why Other Options Are Wrong:Passion: Correct spelling.Fashion: Correct spelling.Ration: Correct spelling.All correct: False because there is one misspelling.Common Pitfalls:Confusing the sound "sh" with the spellings "-sion," "-tion," or "-tion" with inserted vowels. Remember specific lexical forms: "tuition," not "tution."Final Answer:Tution

Question 12

SPELLING — Identify the misspelled word among A–D. If all four are correctly spelled, choose E (All correct).  Words: A) Amature B) Manual C) Nephew D) Athletic

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Introduction / Context:This spelling question asks you to spot the single misspelled word from a small set of commonly tested vocabulary. Such items check familiarity with standard English orthography and frequent exam traps.Given Data / Assumptions:Four candidate words are presented and only one is intended to be incorrect.Standard modern English spellings are expected.No specialized American vs British variant affects correctness here.Concept / Approach:The word “amateur” (a person who engages in something for pleasure, not as a profession) is often misspelled. The incorrect form “Amature” drops the internal sequence “eu.” The other words—“Manual,” “Nephew,” and “Athletic”—are all correctly spelled common words.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Check “Amature”: dictionary form is “amateur,” spelled a-m-a-t-e-u-r.2) Check “Manual”: correct; refers to a handbook or done by hand.3) Check “Nephew”: correct; family relation term, n-e-p-h-e-w.4) Check “Athletic”: correct; relating to athletes or athletics.Verification / Alternative check:Substitute the suspected word with its correct spelling: “amateur.” Only A deviates from the recognized standard, confirming it as the misspelling.Why Other Options Are Wrong:B “Manual”: standard spelling.C “Nephew”: standard spelling.D “Athletic”: standard spelling.E “All correct”: not true because A is incorrect.Common Pitfalls:Many test-takers misremember the vowel sequence in “amateur,” writing “amature” or “amatuer.” Remember the ending “-teur” borrowed from French.Final Answer:Amature → correct spelling is “amateur”

Question 13

SPELLING — Identify the misspelled word among A–D. If all four are correctly spelled, choose E (All correct).  Words: A) Inflamable B) Musician C) Righteousness D) Negotiate

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Introduction / Context:This item checks whether you can recognize the conventional spelling of a potentially hazardous-word pair: “flammable/inflammable.” It also includes common vocabulary like “musician,” “righteousness,” and “negotiate,” which are correctly spelled.Given Data / Assumptions:The intended standard in exam English is “inflammable” (with double m) meaning “easily set on fire.”Modern safety writing prefers “flammable” to avoid confusion.Single-m form “Inflamable” is treated as incorrect in most standardized tests.Concept / Approach:While some historical references list “inflamable” as a rare variant, standardized exam convention recognizes “inflammable” as the correct traditional spelling. Therefore, “Inflamable” (single m) is marked wrong. The other three words are straightforward and correctly spelled.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Inspect A: “Inflamable” → expected “inflammable” or simply “flammable.”2) Inspect B: “Musician” → correct.3) Inspect C: “Righteousness” → correct (note “eous”).4) Inspect D: “Negotiate” → correct (note “-tiate”).Verification / Alternative check:Dictionary checks show “inflammable” with double m as standard. Safety style guides recommend “flammable” to avoid the paradox that “inflammable” looks like “not flammable.”Why Other Options Are Wrong:B “Musician”: standard spelling.C “Righteousness”: standard spelling.D “Negotiate”: standard spelling.E “All correct”: incorrect because A is misspelled.Common Pitfalls:Confusing “flammable” vs “inflammable.” For tests, either “flammable” or “inflammable” (double m) is acceptable; the single-m “Inflamable” is not.Final Answer:Inflamable → correct: “inflammable” or “flammable”

Question 14

SPELLING — Identify the misspelled word among A–D. If all four are correctly spelled, choose E (All correct).  Words: A) Geography B) History C) Chemistry D) Commerce

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Introduction / Context:This spelling set contains four common academic subjects, each of which is a correctly spelled standard English word.Given Data / Assumptions:No deliberate traps like doubled letters or awkward vowel sequences appear here.Exam instruction states to choose E if all are correct.Normal dictionary forms are expected.Concept / Approach:Confirm each word individually using typical orthographic rules and prior familiarity. None shows the hallmark errors (dropped vowels, wrong double letters, or incorrect suffixes).Step-by-Step Solution:1) “Geography” — correct.2) “History” — correct.3) “Chemistry” — correct.4) “Commerce” — correct (note “mm”).Verification / Alternative check:All four terms match standard dictionary spellings used worldwide in school curricula.Why Other Options Are Wrong:A–D: Each is spelled correctly; none is the “odd one out.”E: Correct choice here because all A–D are correct.Common Pitfalls:Overthinking and trying to “find” an error where none exists. Trust the instruction to use “All correct” when appropriate.Final Answer:All correct

Question 15

SPELLING — Identify the misspelled word among A–D. If all four are correctly spelled, choose E (All correct).  Words: A) Immature B) Imminent C) Ilicit D) Imperative

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Introduction / Context:This set contrasts look-alike forms in “im-” and “il-” families. Only one deliberately drops a needed letter, creating a common exam trap.Given Data / Assumptions:“Immature”: correct (double m after im-).“Imminent”: correct (double m, single n-nent).“Ilicit”: suspect; should be “illicit”.“Imperative”: correct.Concept / Approach:“Illicit” (unlawful) is spelled i-l-l-i-c-i-t, not “Ilicit.” The prefix “il-” here is complete with double l. The others are standard forms with their characteristic double letters.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Check C carefully: missing an “l.”2) Verify A: “Immature” needs double m — present and correct.3) Verify B: “Imminent” also needs double m — correct.4) Verify D: “Imperative” — standard Latin root spelling.Verification / Alternative check:Dictionary confirms “illicit” with double l; “illicit” contrasts with “elicit” (a different verb meaning to draw out).Why Other Options Are Wrong:A, B, D: All correctly spelled.E: Not applicable because C is misspelled.Common Pitfalls:Confusing “illicit” (unlawful) with “elicit” (to draw out) or dropping the second “l.”Final Answer:Ilicit → correct spelling is “illicit”

Question 16

SPELLING — Identify the misspelled word among A–D. If all four are correctly spelled, choose E (All correct).  Words: A) Quarreled B) Rebellious C) Commission D) Mirraculous

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Introduction / Context:This item mixes standard spellings with a classic doubled-consonant trap. Regional variants (US vs UK) must also be considered for fairness.Given Data / Assumptions:“Quarreled”: US spelling (double r, single l). UK spelling “quarrelled” uses double l—both are acceptable regionally.“Rebellious”: correct (double l, suffix -ious).“Commission”: correct (double m + double s).“Mirraculous”: incorrect; correct is “miraculous.”Concept / Approach:We must avoid penalizing acceptable regional variants. “Quarreled” is correct in American English. The truly incorrect form is “Mirraculous,” which inserts an extra “r” and misrepresents the Latin root “miraculum.”Step-by-Step Solution:1) Validate A as a legitimate US variant.2) Confirm B and C follow standard doubling patterns.3) Identify D’s incorrect internal consonant sequence.Verification / Alternative check:Compare to base form “miracle” (m-i-r-a-c-l-e). The adjective is “miraculous” (m-i-r-a-c-u-l-o-u-s).Why Other Options Are Wrong:A, B, C: Correct spellings (A is regionally correct).E: Not applicable; one word is incorrect.Common Pitfalls:Assuming “Quarreled” must have double l in all varieties. Recognize accepted regional standards.Final Answer:Mirraculous → correct spelling is “miraculous”

Question 17

SPELLING — Identify the misspelled word among A–D. If all four are correctly spelled, choose E (All correct).  Words: A) Lenient B) Nationalism C) Overhaul D) Transfered

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Introduction / Context:This question inspects doubled-consonant rules when adding suffixes. The base “transfer” takes an extra “r” before -ed/-ing in standard spelling conventions.Given Data / Assumptions:“Lenient”: correct (note “-ient”).“Nationalism”: correct.“Overhaul”: correct.“Transfered”: suspect—likely missing an “r.”Concept / Approach:In “transfer,” the stress pattern and final consonant lead to “transferred/transferring” with double r in standard English. The single-r “Transfered” is an error.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Identify base: transfer.2) Apply inflection: transfer + ed → transferred.3) Compare: “Transfered” vs “Transferred” → missing r.4) Validate A–C as correct spellings.Verification / Alternative check:Cross-check with the parallel form “preferred” (prefer → preferred) where the final consonant is doubled.Why Other Options Are Wrong:A, B, C: Correct.E: Not applicable because D is misspelled.Common Pitfalls:Forgetting doubling rules when suffixing -ed/-ing to verbs ending in an unstressed syllable with final “r.”Final Answer:Transfered → correct spelling is “transferred”

Question 18

SPELLING — Identify the misspelled word among A–D. If all four are correctly spelled, choose E (All correct).  Words: A) Refuse B) Repute C) Despute D) Confuse

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Introduction / Context:This item targets prefix accuracy. Several words in English begin with “dis-,” and a common error is to substitute “des-.”Given Data / Assumptions:“Refuse”: correct.“Repute”: correct (to hold in esteem).“Despute”: suspect; intended “dispute.”“Confuse”: correct.Concept / Approach:The correct form is “dispute” (d-i-s-p-u-t-e), meaning argument or disagreement. “Despute” is a phonetic misrendering sometimes seen in error-laden texts.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Recognize common prefix: “dis-” indicates negation/opposition.2) Verify C: replace “des-” with “dis-.”3) Confirm A, B, and D are standard spellings.Verification / Alternative check:Compare “dispute” with related forms: disputable, indisputable; all keep “dis-.”Why Other Options Are Wrong:A, B, D: Correct spellings.E: Not applicable because C is misspelled.Common Pitfalls:Hearing a schwa /ɪ/ or /ə/ after d and miswriting as “des-.” Learn common Latin-origin prefixes.Final Answer:Despute → correct spelling is “dispute”

Question 19

SPELLING — Identify the misspelled word among A–D. If all four are correctly spelled, choose E (All correct).  Words: A) Urge B) Merge C) Perge D) Surge

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Introduction / Context:Here the test targets minimal pair awareness among rhyme families (urge/merge/surge). The odd form replaces the initial consonant but does not create a valid English word.Given Data / Assumptions:“Urge”: correct (strong desire).“Merge”: correct (combine).“Perge”: suspect; likely intended “purge”.“Surge”: correct (sudden rise).Concept / Approach:English has “purge,” not “perge.” The vowel after p should be “u,” and the consonant is “r” before “ge.” Therefore “Perge” is a non-word in standard spelling.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Compare to real word “purge.”2) Identify C as incorrect due to wrong vowel.3) Validate A, B, D as correctly spelled.Verification / Alternative check:Check morphological family: purge, purging, purifier (related root), but never “perge.”Why Other Options Are Wrong:A, B, D: Correct.E: Incorrect because one misspelling exists (C).Common Pitfalls:Confusing the schwa-like sound in rapid speech and choosing the wrong vowel in spelling.Final Answer:Perge → correct spelling is “purge”

Question 20

SPELLING — Identify the misspelled word among A–D. If all four are correctly spelled, choose E (All correct).  Words: A) Boundary B) Exhibit C) Depresion D) Demonstration

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Introduction / Context:Double-letter control is a frequent source of spelling errors. This item places a single-s version against the required double-s in “depression.”Given Data / Assumptions:“Boundary”: correct.“Exhibit”: correct.“Depresion”: suspect; likely “depression.”“Demonstration”: correct.Concept / Approach:The correct noun is “depression,” spelled d-e-p-r-e-s-s-i-o-n with double s. The provided “Depresion” omits one s, producing a nonstandard form.Step-by-Step Solution:1) Check base “depress.”2) Add nominal suffix “-ion” → “depression.”3) Confirm that double s persists.4) Validate that A, B, and D are standard spellings.Verification / Alternative check:Compare related forms: depressive, depressed—both keep the double s, reinforcing the pattern.Why Other Options Are Wrong:A, B, D: Correct spellings.E: Not applicable; C is misspelled.Common Pitfalls:Dropping one of the doubled consonants in nouns derived from verbs (press → pressure, depress → depression).Final Answer:Depresion → correct spelling is “depression”

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