Question

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

• A. Posthumous
• B. Extraneous
• C. Colloquiel
• D. Quiescent

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Colloquiel

The correct spelling is Colloquial. The word Colloquial (ending in -ial, not -iel) refers to language that is used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary. The Error: The last syllable is spelled with an "e" (-quiel) instead of an "a" (-quial). The Correction: C-o-l-l-o-q-u-i-a-l. Memory Tip: Think of other words ending in -ial that describe a type of language or characteristic, such as Social, Official, or Special.