Choose the correctly spelt word from the given options.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer
Exaggerate
Explanation
The word is spelled correctly in Option 4. Exaggerate means to represent something as being larger, better, or worse than it really is. The correct spelling contains a single 'x', a double 'g', and a single 't'.
The other options contain classic spelling errors meant to confuse you. Option 1 adds an unnecessary double 't' at the end. Option 2 adds an incorrect silent 'c' after the initial 'e'. Option 3 changes the second 'e' into an incorrect 'a' in the middle syllable.
Key Points
A reliable way to remember the spelling of "exaggerate" is to focus entirely on the double consonants. Remember that it doubles the middle letter g but keeps the letter t completely single.