May 06 2010
One ‘L’ or two? Test your spelling skills!
Writing clear English is always hard but spelling can also be a challenge. Some spellings are particularly tough. Here is a quick test for you.
Choose the right word in each set of parentheses:
1. The central meeting room can ______________________ more people.
[accomodate/accommodate/accommodate]
2. Success requires _______________.
[committment/comittment/commitment]
3. I was _________________________when the plate fell on the floor.
[embarrased/embarrassed/embarassed]
4. I’ve _______________ so much on business I don’t know which country I’m in.
[traveled/travelled)
5. We are looking for __________________ suggestions for designs for our new brochure.
[inovative/innovative]
Answers:
1. accommodate.
2. commitment.
3. embarrassed.
4. Both spellings are correct
“Traveled” is more used in the US, and “travelled” in Europe.
5. innovative.
