CTBS - Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills Spelling and Word Structure Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following sentences contains a spelling error?

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It is a genuine privilige to address you all today.

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The committee's decision was truly separate from the main debate.

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He gave a weird excuse for his tardiness.

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The restaurant can accommodate a party of twelve.

Question 2

In words like 'contradict,' 'contrast,' and 'contrary,' the prefix 'contra-' means:

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Against

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With

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Before

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Around

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The manager could not ________ the employee's chronic lateness any longer.'?

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Acknowledge

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Acknowlege

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Acknolledge

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Aknowledge

Question 4

The suffix '-ful' in words like 'beautiful' and 'wonderful' creates an adjective that means:

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Full of

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Without

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The state of being

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Able to be

Question 5

From the list below, identify the word that is spelled INCORRECTLY.

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Definately

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Recommend

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Occurrence

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Embarrass

Question 6

When adding the suffix '-ing' to the verb 'refer,' what is the correct resulting word structure and spelling?

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Referring, because the final syllable is stressed and ends in a single vowel followed by a single consonant.

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Refering, because the base word ends in 'r'.

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Refereing, because the 'e' must be kept for pronunciation.

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Refering, because suffixes are added without changing the base word.