Question 96
MediumOriginal questionChoose the correctly spelt word for: liking to play tricks and cause small trouble.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Mischievous has three syllables, mis-chie-vous, and no i before the -ous.
Worth noting
Mischievious adds an extra i and syllable, as the word is often said wrongly.
- Concept
- The right word or spelling: "mischievous"
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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